“The good old days of large glasses of ‘malai lassi’ and ‘milk’ as welcome drinks in every village-home of Punjab, are still fresh in the minds of those who have had a taste of Punjabi life_styles of that era”. [That was the time] when robust health was the hallmark of the Punjabi culture. But the sub-standard food products and dwindling environment have posed a threat to this essential characteristic of Punjabis. #But even today Issues or activities related to qualify-life definitely strike a chord with the people of Punjab. Striking: this particular chord; of the Punjabi culture, the Chief Minister, , has launched ‘Tandaurst Punjab’ mission promising to make the state the health+iest in the country?. His commitment to the citizens is clean air, clean water, safe=food and the right environment. & From the ‘Udta Punjab’ @ days of drug addicts to the healthiest state of the country appeared a distant dream. But the Captain’s clarion call on June 5! was taken up in right earnest by senior and junior officials all over the state. And, today the seemingly impossible task appears to be turning possible with the citizens joining in the crusade. Dispelling ^ the initial skepticism about it being yet another government announcement, the health initiative is fast gaining ground and has become a household word. (The drive has got the full support and maximum participation of the people). This crusade is all/set to make the mission a game changer and the State may emerge as a frontrunner in the country for ensuring quality of life to its residents. <\What followed was a fortnight full of action with the $Deputy Commissioner all over the state launching major drives against food adulteration and sale of spurious medicine, adulterated milk, sub-standard fertilizers and agro-chemicals. It also saw pollution