| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of Food and Drug Testing Laboratory (FDTL) |
| Location | Talawali Chanda, Indore |
| Inaugurated by | Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav |
| Significance | First divisional-level FDTL outside Bhopal since Madhya Pradesh's formation in 1956 |
| Cost | ₹8.30 crore |
| Laboratory Details | Second FDTL in Madhya Pradesh after Bhopal |
| Future Plans | Third FDTL in Jabalpur (within 3 months), fourth in Gwalior (4 months later), fifth in Ujjain |
| Purpose | Faster, transparent, and efficient testing of food and drug samples |
| Impact | Strengthens food and drug safety infrastructure, ensures pure and certified products |
| Additional Role | Acts as a model laboratory for other districts |

