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Maharashtra FDA Chief Urges Citizens to Prioritise Health Over Taste on Independence Day
✍️ Business Today
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 01:48 PM
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On India's Independence Day, Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe urged people to choose health over taste, emphasizing the importance of nutritious food for a stronger nation.
On the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Chief Tukaram Mundhe delivered a message to the public, urging them to prioritise health over taste in their dietary choices.
Mundhe highlighted that while flavorful food is appealing, it should not come at the expense of nutritional value. He called on citizens to adopt balanced diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and to be cautious of processed foods high in sugar and salt.
The FDA, responsible for regulating food safety and quality in the state, has been working to raise awareness about healthy eating habits. Mundhe’s message aligns with the department’s ongoing campaigns to reduce diet‑related health issues.
In closing, he emphasized that a healthier population would contribute to a stronger, more resilient nation, and urged everyone to make mindful food choices as a patriotic act of self‑care.
Mundhe highlighted that while flavorful food is appealing, it should not come at the expense of nutritional value. He called on citizens to adopt balanced diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and to be cautious of processed foods high in sugar and salt.
The FDA, responsible for regulating food safety and quality in the state, has been working to raise awareness about healthy eating habits. Mundhe’s message aligns with the department’s ongoing campaigns to reduce diet‑related health issues.
In closing, he emphasized that a healthier population would contribute to a stronger, more resilient nation, and urged everyone to make mindful food choices as a patriotic act of self‑care.