Govt. will ban sale of junk food in schools, surroundings: U.T. Khader
The Karnataka government plans to ban the sale of junk food in and around schools to promote healthier eating habits among children. The initiative includes upgrading food testing laboratories to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Why it matters
This policy addresses rising health concerns among children by regulating the school food environment and enforcing stricter safety protocols.
The State government will ban the sale of junk food in and around schools to encourage children to eat healthy food, Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader said in Mangaluru on Saturday.
The Minister said the government was working on banning the sale of burgers, pizza and other junk food to schoolchildren. Drastic changes are being introduced to food safety norms.
“We are also strengthening the food testing laboratories. Junk food, which causes health problems among children, will not be allowed to be sold in and around schools,” Mr. Khader said during a meeting to review works and address issues concerning Government Wenlock Hospital.
Talking to reporters, Mr. Khader said many diseases among children were caused by the consumption of junk food. Children need food that supports their growth. If junk food is stopped at the school level, children will develop healthy eating habits.
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