Hyderabad, Oct. 16 -- In view of the upcoming Diwali festival, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has launched a special drive to inspect sweet shops across the city to ensure quality and hygiene standards are being maintained during the preparation and sale of sweets.

As per the instructions of the GHMC Commissioner, the Food Safety Wing conducted a surprise inspection of 43 sweet shops on Tuesday. The move is part of an intensified effort to safeguard public health during the festive season, when the consumption of sweets and snacks increases significantly.

According to the GHMC, "Besides the regular weekly surprise inspections, a special drive has been conducted on sweet shops as per the instructions of the Commission...