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Srinagar to get Rs 31-crore modern abattoir
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said a Rs 31-crore modern abattoir in Srinagar has been revived after remaining stalled since its conception in 2011-12. The facility will test sheep for disease, certify meat as halal and restore an official stamp for meat sold in the city. The project is scheduled for completion in two years, though officials have assured completion within 18 months.
Abdullah said the facility was needed after complaints about poor-quality meat in Srinagar over the past two years. He also said one block of the proposed AIIMS facility is expected to begin outpatient and some other services this year. Discussions on the location of a law university are continuing, while paperwork is nearly complete. A film festival will focus on varied cinema and training local technicians, rather than celebrity participation.
Indian Opinion Analysis
A functioning abattoir can improve food safety only if checks continue beyond slaughter, including transport, refrigeration, retail hygiene and traceability. Disease testing and certification also require trained veterinary staff, clear rejection procedures and regular inspections of shops. The official stamp will have value only if consumers can verify it and authorities act against misuse. The key signal will be whether construction, staffing and operating rules are completed within the promised 18-month period.
Source: greaterkashmir.com
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