Updated On: 25 March, 2025 07:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ajit Pawar announced that milk adulteration is a serious issue that poses a threat to public health, and it will not be tolerated. He stated that those found guilty of adulterating milk and similar food products will be prosecuted under the stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA)

Ajit Pawar (above) directed that, to detect milk adulteration, a laboratory should be set up in each district as soon as possible
The Maharashtra government will make amendments to the existing law to take strict action against those involved in milk adulteration in the state, deputy CM Ajit Pawar said on Tuesday.
Ajit Pawar announced that milk adulteration is a serious issue that poses a threat to public health, and it will not be tolerated. He stated that those found guilty of adulterating milk and similar food products will be prosecuted under the stringent provisions of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).