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Health
Maharashtra Bans Junk Food
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 10:41 PM
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The FDA has banned the sale of chocolates, chips, and cold drinks in Maharashtra schools. This move aims to promote healthy eating habits among students.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a strict directive to ban the sale of junk food in schools across Maharashtra. This decision is expected to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of students. The ban includes popular items like chocolates, chips, and cold drinks that are high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. By restricting the availability of such foods, the authorities hope to encourage students to opt for healthier alternatives.