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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Dharali disaster: Uttarakhand health department on alert mode; secretary inspects hospitals
Uttarakhand health secretary R Rajesh Kumar Following the recent cloudburst-triggered disaster in the Dharali region of Uttarkashi district, the Uttarakhand health department has swung into action on the instructions of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami . Health teams have reached ground zero and are treating the injured. Additional medical teams will soon join the relief operations. Health secretary Dr R Rajesh Kumar stated that the department has taken swift and concrete measures in response to the Dharali disaster. Hospital systems have been strengthened, ground teams are active, and mental health issues are also being taken seriously, he said, adding that under the leadership of CM Dhami, the health department is fully prepared to deal with every situation. Health secretary inspects hospitals Kumar visited Doon Hospital and Coronation District Hospital in Dehradun to assess the preparedness. The health secretary reviewed emergency services, ICUs, general wards, staff attendance, and the availability of medical equipment. He instructed the hospital administration to ensure that patients do not face any lack of medical care. He added that the chief minister has directed that not a single injured or needy person should be deprived of treatment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Review of ICU, general ward, and staffing The health secretary then visited Coronation District Hospital, where he reviewed the ICUs, general wards, and other critical units. He instructed that adequate numbers of doctors, nursing staff, and paramedical teams be deployed. He informed that both Doon Medical College and Coronation Hospital in Dehradun are fully equipped from a disaster management standpoint. Medical facilities reserved in 3 major hospitals For victims and critically injured patients, beds have been reserved in Doon, Coronation, and AIIMS Rishikesh. The reserved facilities are as follows: Doon Medical College, Dehradun (150 general beds, 50 ICU beds) Coronation District Hospital, Dehradun (80 general beds, 20 ICU beds) AIIMS, Rishikesh (50 general beds, 20 ICU beds) Doctors, nursing staff, paramedical teams, medicines, and equipment have been fully arranged at these hospitals. Deployment of 3 psychiatrists Kumar mentioned that mental stress and depression-related issues may arise in disaster-affected areas. To address this, a special team of three psychiatrists has been deployed in the Dharali region. This team will visit relief camps to provide counseling and mental health support. They will work in coordination with the local administration. 108 Ambulance service, CMO teams in active mode Chief medical officers (CMOs) and disaster response teams across all districts are on alert mode. The 108 ambulance service has been activated 24x7 to ensure timely transportation of patients to hospitals in case of emergencies.
News18
6 days ago
- Health
- News18
Additional CMO suspended for drunken driving in Uttarakhand
Dehradun, Aug 4 (PTI) Additional Chief Medical Officer in-charge of the Chamoli district Mohammad Shah Hasan was suspended on Monday for allegedly driving his car under the influence of alcohol recently, and hitting two motorcycle riders in the Rudraprayag district, causing serious injuries to them. A report related to the incident submitted to the director general of medical health and family welfare on Sunday mentioned alcohol consumption by the ACMO, Health Secretary R Rajesh Kumar said. His car allegedly hit two motorcycle riders in the Tilani area of the Rudraprayag district. His conduct was in violation of the Uttarakhand State Employees Conduct Rules 2002, he said. Indiscipline, irresponsible behaviour or ignorance of service obligations at any level in the department will not be tolerated, he said, adding that the incident damages the credibility of the entire health system. PTI ALM ALM MNK MNK First Published: August 04, 2025, 20:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
02-07-2025
- Health
- News18
Uttarakhand Makes It Mandatory For Eateries On Kanwar Yatra Route To Display Food Licenses
Last Updated: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the move was to enforce a 'stringent and dedicated action plan to ensure that devotees receive hygienic and safe food'. Ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has mandated for all the eateries and food businesses along the yatra route to prominently display their food licences or registration certificates. The Chief Minister's Office said that shops without this display would be shut down. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the move was to enforce a 'stringent and dedicated action plan to ensure that devotees receive hygienic and safe food". Owners of hotels, dhabas, food carts and stalls along the pilgrimage route will have to display a clean copy of their license or registration certificate prominently so that consumers can easily see it, Health Secretary and Commissioner Food Safety and Drug Administration R Rajesh Kumar said. 'Food Safety Display Board' should also be installed in hotels, eateries, dhabas and restaurants at a clearly visible place, so that the customer can know who is responsible for the quality of food. The certificates include the name, photo and other details of the holder. An official communication added, 'Uttarakhand govt urges all religious institutions and vendors to respect devotees' faith by serving safe, pure and quality food. The aim is to balance faith and health on this sacred journey." The yatra is scheduled to start on July 11. In 2024 also, after the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments had mandated that vendors must display their nameplates outside their shops, however, the Supreme Court intervened and stayed the move. The apex court noted that there was no government order empowering the police to give directions in this case. In its order, the court observed that such directions could be issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 or the Street Vendors Act, 2014, to ensure 'shudh shakahari" (strictly vegetarian) food is served to the Kanwar Yatris. Health Secretary Dr R Rajesh Kumar told the media that the licence needs to be exhibited prominently. 'The photograph and the application with which the vendor applied for the licence is to be pasted outside. There should be no confusion over the issue. We have not asked eatery owners to display their names," he said as quoted by the The Indian Express. The health department has formed a strict action plan to ensure safe and pure food through extensive monitoring. Kumar said all food businesses along the route have been given essential instructions that must be followed. 'There will be no compromise on food quality at tents, food centres and other locations during the yatra. Immediate legal action will be taken against those involved in adulteration or standard violations. Pilgrims' health is our top priority," he said. Special teams of food safety officers have been deployed in Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts who will regularly collect samples of milk, sweets, oil, spices and beverages, etc. from the pandals and send them to laboratories for testing. If any sample does not meet the standards, the concerned place will be closed immediately, Additional Commissioner Food Safety and Drug Administration Tajbar Singh Jaggi said. (With inputs from agencies) First Published: July 02, 2025, 14:36 IST
The Print
02-07-2025
- Health
- The Print
Uttarakhand eateries on Kanwar Yatra route must display food licenses
Small traders and food cart owners will also have to keep and display their registration certificates with them. Owners of hotels, dhabas, food carts and stalls along the pilgrimage route will have to display a clean copy of their license or registration certificate prominently so that consumers can easily see it, Health Secretary and Commissioner Food Safety and Drug Administration R Rajesh Kumar said. Dehradun, Jul 2 (PTI) The Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route to prominently display their food licenses or registration certificates. 'Food Safety Display Board' should also be installed in hotels, eateries, dhabas and restaurants at a clearly visible place, so that the customer can know who is responsible for the quality of food. Action will be taken against businessmen who do not follow these instructions under Section 55 of the Food Safety Act 2006, under which a fine of up to Rs 2 lakh can be imposed on those violating the order, Kumar said. All officials concerned should ensure that these orders are strictly followed, he said. There will be no compromise with the quality of food served to devotees at pandals and community kitchens, he said. 'Immediate legal action will be taken against adulterators and those who tamper with the standards. The health of the pilgrims is our top priority,' he added. Special teams of food safety officers have been deployed in Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri and Uttarkashi districts who will regularly collect samples of milk, sweets, oil, spices and beverages, etc. from the pandals and send them to laboratories for testing. If any sample does not meet the standards, the concerned place will be closed immediately, Additional Commissioner Food Safety and Drug Administration Tajbar Singh Jaggi said. PTI ALM DIV DIV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Uttarakhand's diktat for eateries on Kanwar Yatra route: Display licence, registration or face closure
Ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, the Uttarakhand government has mandated that food vendors display their licence or registration certificates for shops on the yatra route. The Chief Minister's Office said that shops without this display would be shut down. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat on Tuesday announced that the move was to enforce a 'stringent and dedicated action plan to ensure that lakhs of devotees receive clean and safe food'. The government will also launch an extensive surveillance campaign to monitor food safety, the communication said. Secretary of Health and Commissioner of Food Safety and Drug Administration, Dr R Rajesh Kumar, said that all hotels, dhabas, food stalls, and vendors along the yatra route have been issued mandatory guidelines. 'Every food vendor must prominently display a clean copy of their licence or registration certificate on their premises for consumers to see. Small vendors and hawkers must also carry and display a photo identity card and registration certificate. Hotels, eateries, dhabas, and restaurants must install a clearly visible 'Food Safety Display Board' so that customers know who is responsible for food quality,' said a government statement. Those failing to comply will face action under section 55 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which includes a fine of up to Rs 2 lakh. The yatra is scheduled to start on July 11. In 2024, after the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments had mandated that vendors must display their nameplates, the Supreme Court intervened and stayed the move. The apex court noted that there was no government order empowering the police to give directions in this case. In its order, the court observed that such directions could be issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 or the Street Vendors Act, 2014, to ensure 'shudh shakahari' (strictly vegetarian) food is served to the Kanwar Yatris. Health Secretary Dr R Rajesh Kumar told The Indian Express that the licence needs to be exhibited prominently. 'The photograph and the application with which the vendor applied for the licence is to be pasted outside. The name of the vendor need not be mentioned separately,' he said. Kumar said the mandate was for better transparency. 'We are issuing the order by complying with the Supreme Court directions. Our mandate is that the name of the shop, the licence, and registration certificates be displayed prominently. This is just a case of transparency, as we are expecting around 7 crore Kanwar Yatris this year, as compared to 4 crore last year. In such a case, law and order are of utmost importance, and the Food Department is taking the relevant measures,' he said. Special teams of food safety officers have been deployed in the districts of Haridwar, Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, and Uttarkashi to collect samples of milk, sweets, oil, spices, beverages, and other items from camps and send them to laboratories for testing. If any sample fails to meet the standards, the respective site will be shut down immediately. Offenders involved in adulteration or violating regulations will face financial penalties and criminal action. Each district is required to send daily reports of the actions taken to the state government. Senior officers have been given the responsibility of monitoring the implementation, and any negligence at any level will result in strict action against the officials, said the statement. Aiswarya Raj is a correspondent with The Indian Express who covers South Haryana. An alumna of Asian College of Journalism and the University of Kerala, she started her career at The Indian Express as a sub-editor in the Delhi city team. In her current position, she reports from Gurgaon and covers the neighbouring districts. She likes to tell stories of people and hopes to find moorings in narrative journalism. ... Read More
