July 30, 2026 11:33 AM
Maharashtra bans sale of junk food in and around schools
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a statewide ban on the sale, distribution and advertisement of high-fat, high-sugar and deep-fried food items inside school premises and within a 50-metre radius of schools. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Munde said the move aims to promote healthier eating habits among children and made it clear that school authorities will be held accountable for enforcing the directive. He said products containing excess fat, trans fat and sugar, in...