Dehradun, March 16 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

DEHRADUN, 14 Mar: With Chaitra Navratri set to begin from March 19, the Uttarakhand Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory to prevent the sale of adulterated buckwheat flour, locally called as Kuttu Atta in the markets during the fasting period. The devotees observing the Navratri fast commonly consume dishes prepared from buckwheat flour, leading to a sharp rise in its demand during the festival. Authorities have therefore stepped up vigilance to ensure that only safe and properly packaged products are available in the market.

Officials said that during the Navratri period the demand for buckwheat flour increases significantly, and cases of adulteration have often been...