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What Are EAGLE And HYDRAA, Telangana’s New Food Safety Bodies?

The minister stated that the government is considering establishing an enforcement authority on the lines of Telangana Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA).

by Tanvi Shrivastava
What Are EAGLE And HYDRAA, Telangana’s New Food Safety Bodies?

After frequent complaints and issues over the growing menace of food adulteration in Telangana, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that the State government is planning to establish a dedicated monitoring authority. Read on to know more about it.

Telangana Govt To Set Up HYDRAA & EAGLE

As per a report by The Hindu, the minister stated that the government is considering establishing an enforcement authority on the lines of Telangana Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). On Monday, the Chief Minister observed that food adulteration has spread across various sectors and is no longer limited to hotels and restaurants. He told the portal that there is a growing demand for quality food materials.

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His remarks came after police and food safety officials recovered large-scale adulteration through a series of raids. Authorities have seized adulterated cooking oil, spices, synthetic milk, artificially ripened fruits and misbranded packaged food products. According to the news portal, officials have also detected the sale of adulterated chilli powder mixed with artificial colours, turmeric laced with chemicals, and edible oils diluted with cheaper substitutes.

Main Objectives Of HYDRAA & EAGLE

The Chief Minister stated that a monitoring mechanism and extensive regulation would be put in place. The proposed authority would function with focused enforcement powers, like EAGLE, which targets drug-related offences and HYDRAA, which will act against illegal encroachments of lakes and lake beds in Hyderabad.

The minister further noted that while the government has ensured the availability of nutritious food through the Public Distribution System and maintained good food stocks, the main concern is now the quality and safety of food reaching consumers. He informed the portal that there is no shortage of food, but the worry is about adulteration. Even households are unknowingly purchasing adulterated food material for daily use.

He further warned that continuous consumption of adulterated food can have long-term health consequences, contributing to prolonged illnesses.

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First Published: March 30, 2026 6:47 PM

FAQs

What is the famous food of Telangana?

Famous, traditional dishes include Sarva Pindi (spiced rice pancake), Sakinalu (savory sesame snack), and Pachi Pulusu (raw tamarind soup), alongside iconic Hyderabadi Biryani and Haleem.

Which sweet is famous in Telangana?

Telangana's most famous traditional sweet is Ariselu.

Who is the CM of Telangana?

Telangana's Chief Minister is A. Revanth Reddy.