NEW DELHI, June 5 (Bernama) -- Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi is planning to propose a ban on junk food in school canteens throughout the country to improve nutrition among children.
Officials from the ministry said the move is hoped to ensure that clean and quality food is available to students in school canteens, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
"One of the ideas is to specify what constitutes junk food and help children become aware of why it is harmful," said an official.
Gandhi said she will discuss the ban proposal with the Health and Human Resource Development Ministry, whose Food Safety and Security of India (FSSAI) is already working on guidelines proposing healthy food on school premises.
Uday Foundation, a non-governmental organisation has filed a public interest litigation at Delhi High Court seeking an immediate ban on junk food and carbonated drinks in all unaided and private schools.
Officials from the ministry said the move is hoped to ensure that clean and quality food is available to students in school canteens, Press Trust of India (PTI) reported.
"One of the ideas is to specify what constitutes junk food and help children become aware of why it is harmful," said an official.
Gandhi said she will discuss the ban proposal with the Health and Human Resource Development Ministry, whose Food Safety and Security of India (FSSAI) is already working on guidelines proposing healthy food on school premises.
Uday Foundation, a non-governmental organisation has filed a public interest litigation at Delhi High Court seeking an immediate ban on junk food and carbonated drinks in all unaided and private schools.
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