Samosa and Jalebi to warn cigarettes; The campaign closes in Nagpur
In the first-time trick, the Ministry of Health is giving visual health warnings for high fats and high-chronic foods such as samosas and jalebis starting with Amaims Nagpur.
In short
- Central government to add cigarette-style health warning on snacks
- Campaign starts in AIMS Nagpur with warning boards in Cafeteria
- Warning to highlight high oil, sugar and trans fats in foods
In a big step to raise awareness about unhealthy food, the Government of India has announced that popular snacks such as Samosas, Jalebis, Pakora, Vada Pav and Tea Biscuits will soon carry cigarette-style health warnings.
This warning will highlight high levels of oil, sugar and trans fats of these foods, which are closely associated with lifestyle diseases.
Started in Nagpur with AIIMS as a model site
The campaign is first being rolled out in Nagpur, where the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Nagpur) will serve as a pilot place for the initiative.
Cafeteria and public food places in the campus will start displaying bright, easy -to -read warnings next to food counters.
Why this step?
India is facing a growing health crisis. When obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, the government is focusing its attention on what is on the plate.
The persistent consumption of deep fried and sugary snacks is a major contributor.
By 2050, estimated 440 million Indians may suffer from overweight or obesity, anticipated by a global analysis published in the Lancet Journal.
What will change?
In places like AIIMS Nagpur, visitors will now see:
- Warning poster next to popular food stalls
- Clear information about sugar, fat and trans fats content
- Long -term consumption
These warnings are designed to make direct and impressive, like alert on cigarette packaging.
Not a ban, just better awareness
The government has clarified that it is not a ban on traditional foods.
Samos and jalebis will still be available, but consumers will be informed about what they are eating.
The goal is to promote moderation, not a restriction.
looking ahead
The warning-labeled campaign is expected to expand in other cities and institutions in the coming months.
Officials hope that it will act as a wake-up call and push more people towards a balanced diet.
Officials are hoping that this step will encourage people to create a more desired food, starting with a simple look on the cafeteria wall.
-The by Artical Arima Singh
