YACHULI, SEP 18:

A joint awareness-cum-inspection drive was conducted across hotels, restaurants and cafeterias operating along National Highway-13 from Potin to Yachuli on Friday as part of preparations for the upcoming Ziro Festival of Music (ZFM) 2026.

The drive was conducted in compliance with the directive of the Keyi Panyor Deputy Commissioner. The inspection team comprised Superintendent, Tax, Excise & Narcotics Takhe Riniyo Nani, Trade Development Officer Tai Arun, Medical Officer Dr Taku Renu and officials from Trade & Commerce and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Keyi Panyor.

The team inspected eating places, kitchens, washrooms and surrounding areas of the establishments and verified their Food Safety and Trade Licences. Owners and staff were sensitised on maintaining proper hygiene and sanitation, ensuring fire safety and providing courteous and quality hospitality to visitors.

The team also cautioned hoteliers and restaurant owners against storing or selling expired and unsafe food items, highlighting the associated health risks. They were advised to follow proper food-handling practices and ensure that only safe and quality food is served to customers.

The district administration has also initiated a coordinated awareness and cleanliness drive along the NH-13 corridor leading towards Ziro Valley in neighbouring Lower Subansiri district ahead of ZFM 2026, scheduled from September 24 to 27. A large number of visitors, including foreign tourists and VIPs, are expected to travel through Potin, Yazali, Yachuli and Joram during the festival period.

To further strengthen cleanliness and public participation, a Mass Social Service has been scheduled across the markets of Potin, Yazali, Yachuli and Joram on September 21.

The district administration has appealed to business establishments, local communities and the general public to extend their cooperation and contribute towards ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming gateway to Ziro Valley during ZFM 2026.