Schools under the state were asked to ensure that no High in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) food should be sold in school canteens through a GR issued on May 8. Nearly three months after the state government banned junk food in schools across the state, concerns have been raised about its implementation. Schools under the state were asked to ensure that no High in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) food should be sold in school canteens through a GR issued on May 8. To curb this, junk food items mentioned in the GR need to be banned from school canteens" stated the GR. "Schools are openly selling fried food and packaged/aerated drinks in the canteen which is not permissible under the GR.

Source: dna August 06, 2017 02:03 UTC