In a bid to ensure transparency and save the consumers from being cheated, the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have come up with a sensible order. Hotels, restaurants, cafes, Dhabas, sweet shops, bakeries, and caterers have been directed to mention the type of meat used in their dishes.
This step of government must be appreciated. It will ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and transparency in the food business.
The confusion regarding the type of meat used in the food prepared in various restaurants has been a matter of great concern for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This order will help people know exactly what they are eating.
The right of the consumer to know what he/she is paying for cannot be denied. This order will benefit not only the common people but also the hotels and restaurants as they will gain the trust of the customers.
Some people might argue that it will be an additional burden on the shoulders of the hoteliers and restaurant owners, but this move will ensure quality products and eliminate many malpractices followed by these places to earn profits by hook or by crook.
This order will also help the local dhabas and street vendors who serve some of the most delicious food to their customers. It will clear the confusion in the minds of people about the authenticity of the products used by them.
This order will help Jammu and Kashmir to maintain its image as a land of pristine beauty and rich culture. Moreover, it will also help in boosting the economy as people from different parts of the country and world will feel confident about visiting the place without having any doubt about the food being served there.
To conclude, this sensible order will clear all the confusion about the type of meat used in the food prepared in various places and will also benefit the local hoteliers and restaurateurs.
