Udupi: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has assessed a landslide-prone area in Renjala village of Karkala and found no immediate threat, Health and Family Welfare Minister U T Khader said on Saturday.
However, the district administration has decided to take precautionary measures to protect families living close to the vulnerable slope.
Khader made the remarks after inspecting the affected areas in Renjala and other parts of Karkala. He said the government and district administration were taking the possibility of another disaster seriously, particularly during the ongoing monsoon.
Two families may be shifted
Although the GSI assessment indicated that there was no immediate danger, Khader said residents living close to the slope could remain apprehensive until the monsoon season ends.
The administration is discussing the temporary relocation of two families living close to the vulnerable area. The government will provide necessary assistance to help them move to a safer location.
Khader also cautioned against undertaking work on the slope until the monsoon recedes. He stressed the need for greater care while levelling land or constructing houses and other buildings on slopes.
He said safety regulations and guidelines relating to slope cutting, land levelling and construction activities would also be discussed to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
Minister stresses need for food safety
During his interaction with reporters, Khader also spoke about food safety inspections being conducted at hotels and restaurants.
He said the Food Safety Authority was carrying out inspections as part of its responsibility to protect public health. Food samples have been sent to laboratories, and legal action would be taken under the Food Safety Act based on laboratory findings.
Khader urged consumers not to judge food quality solely through advertisements featuring celebrities.
He also cautioned against excessive consumption of processed food and encouraged families to develop healthier eating habits and consume home-cooked food.
“Health must take priority over taste,” he said, stressing the importance of awareness alongside enforcement to help consumers distinguish between safe and unsafe food.