The government has confirmed it is actively checking rice sold in shops across Jammu and Kashmir, including Srinagar, to stop the sale of poor-quality or adulterated products.
Health Minister Sakeena Itoo shared the update in the legislative assembly on Wednesday, after being asked by Legislator Shamim Firdous about the issue of ‘adulterated rice’. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
She provided detailed figures from this financial year (2025-26). So far, health officials have collected 121 samples of rice from the market. These were sent to accredited labs for testing.
Out of the 110 results received back, a concerning 7 samples failed the quality standards. The government has already started legal action against those sellers by filing cases in court under food safety laws.
The Minister explained what was wrong with the failed samples. Three were found to have less Folic Acid than the legal requirement, which is an important nutrient. The other four contained too many “chalky” grains, meaning the rice kernels were of poor texture and quality.
The Health Department has assured that these regular market inspections and sample checks will continue across the region to protect consumers.
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