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Education
Maharashtra Schools to Ban Vad Pav, Chips, Energy Drinks Under New Food Safety Rules
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 10:18 PM
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Maharashtra's new food safety regulations will see schools removing popular snacks like vad pav, potato chips and energy drinks from their canteens.
The state of Maharashtra has announced that schools will eliminate the sale of vad pav, potato chips and energy drinks from their canteens as part of newly introduced food safety norms.
The decision follows a review of school food policies aimed at promoting healthier eating habits among students. Vad pav, a popular street snack, along with processed chips and sugary energy drinks, are considered high in salt, sugar and unhealthy fats.
Under the updated guidelines, schools are required to replace these items with more nutritious options such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and low‑fat dairy products. The move is expected to improve the overall dietary quality of school meals.
The Ministry of Education has urged all educational institutions to comply with the new standards by the start of the upcoming academic term.
The decision follows a review of school food policies aimed at promoting healthier eating habits among students. Vad pav, a popular street snack, along with processed chips and sugary energy drinks, are considered high in salt, sugar and unhealthy fats.
Under the updated guidelines, schools are required to replace these items with more nutritious options such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and low‑fat dairy products. The move is expected to improve the overall dietary quality of school meals.
The Ministry of Education has urged all educational institutions to comply with the new standards by the start of the upcoming academic term.