Lucknow, Nov. 7 -- The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has restored the licences of 86 food establishments after they rectified deficiencies, while suspending the licences of 112 establishments and issuing 1,752 improvement notices during its ongoing 'Shuddh Hi Shubh Hai' campaign. In view of Diwali and other festivals, routine enforcement action will be deferred until November 15, providing temporary relief to food business operators. Since its launch on September 17, the drive has covered 3,035 inspections across the state till November 5, resulting in the seizure of 55.60 quintals of food material worth approximately Rs.1.41 crore and registration of three FIRs in serious violation cases. The improvement notices were issued in 86 instances where deficiencies were considered rectifiable, while licence suspensions were imposed in more serious cases. Roshan Jacob, secretary and commissioner of the FSDA, said the objective of the campaign was neither to harass food business operators nor to shut down their businesses, but to ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act. The campaign covers a broad spectrum of the food supply chain, including restaurants, fast-food outlets, food courts, catering units, railway and airline kitchens, warehouses, manufacturing facilities and canteens in government hospitals and medical colleges. Milk and dairy product manufacturers, paneer and khoya units, sweet shops, seasonal food vendors and establishments dealing in health supplements and nutraceuticals are also under the scanner. Dark stores, warehouses and distribution centres linked to online food delivery platforms have been included in the monitoring exercise....