Puri, Sept. 29 (UDN): With demand for the famous Puri khaja expected to rise during the upcoming festive season, district authorities have intensified inspections of sweet-making units to curb adulteration and ensure compliance with food safety norms.

Puri Intensifies Khaja Inspections Ahead of Festive Season, Five Units Sealed

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A joint team from the Food Safety Unit and Puri district administration conducted raids at several khaja manufacturing units in and around the town, including establishments in Dolamandap Sahi near the Shree Jagannath Temple.

During the latest operation, officials seized around four quintals of khaja, sugar syrup and eight domestic LPG cylinders from the inspected premises.

Five Manufacturing Units Sealed

Authorities sealed five khaja manufacturing units for alleged violations of food safety regulations. Two pushcarts were also seized during the enforcement drive.

Officials said inspections would continue across different parts of Puri to monitor the quality and safety of food products being sold to devotees, tourists and local consumers.

The intensified checks come amid preparations for the festive season, when Puri witnesses a significant increase in visitors and demand for its traditional sweets.

Earlier Raids Also Conducted

The latest enforcement action follows another major inspection drive carried out in Puri days earlier.

During that operation, authorities seized approximately five quintals of khaja and khaja syrup and destroyed the material. Four khaja manufacturing units were also sealed for alleged violations.

Officials have indicated that further inspections will be conducted as part of the ongoing food-safety campaign.

Focus on Traditional Puri Sweet

Khaja is one of Puri’s best-known traditional sweets and is closely associated with the Shree Jagannath Temple and the city’s religious and tourism economy.

With the festive season expected to bring increased demand, authorities are stepping up surveillance of manufacturing and selling points to ensure that khaja and other food products meet prescribed safety standards.

The enforcement drive is expected to continue in the coming days, with officials maintaining checks on manufacturing units and vendors across the town.