Updated On: 15 September, 2023 11:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of the festive season, directions have been given to the officials to launch a special drive from September 1 to December 31, the BMC said

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed the officials of its health department to launch a special drive to check the quality of sweets and `mawa` (solidified milk) used for making them to ensure that no incidents of food poisoning occur due to adulteration in these items, reported the PTI.
The 10-day Ganesh festival, starting on September 19, kickstarts the festive season in the country as it is followed by Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali and Christmas celebrations, according to the PTI.