Latest news with #EatRight
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Swachh City tops ‘Eat Right Challenge-4' contest
Indore: Indore district has achieved a remarkable feat by emerging as the top performer nationwide in the Eat Right Challenge 4 competition. It secured an impressive 180 out of 200 marks in the competition, a testament to its robust implementation of the . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now An official declaration of this achievement is anticipated shortly. This significant update was shared on Friday during a district-level Food Safety Advisory Committee meeting, chaired by collector Asheesh Singh, at collector's office. The meeting reviewed the effective implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, encompassing aspects such as registration of food businesses, training, inspections, sample collection, legal action and public awareness initiatives. Singh took the opportunity to honour institutions and establishments that provided significant support to activities of the Eat Right Challenge Competition. He particularly commended several entities for their active participation in 'Eat Right' activities. ADM Gaurav Benal said, during the previous financial year (April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025), a total of 869 legal and 2481 surveillance samples were collected. In the current financial year (April 1 to June 30, 2025), 315 legal and 490 surveillance samples were collected. In 2024-25, 110 court cases were filed, resulting in decisions in 193 cases with a total fine of Rs 1.88 crore imposed, and Rs 82.38 lakh successfully recovered. Revenue from registrations amounted to Rs 2.45 crore in 2024-25, and Rs 41.30 lakh in the current year, .
The Hindu
07-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Every Indian must make a vow to reduce salt, oil consumption by 10%: Nadda
Every Indian must make a vow to reduce salt and oil consumption by 10%, said Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, on Saturday. He was speaking at World Food Safety Day, 2025, organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare here on the theme 'Stop obesity by eating safe and healthy'. Highlighting a worrying trend, he cited an ICMR study that reported a 39.6% increase in urban obesity and a 23.1% increase in rural areas between 2008 and 2020. 'By 2050, nearly a third of India's population may be obese. This is alarming,' he warned, stressing the dangers of ultra-processed food and sedentary lifestyles. 'Our traditional food includes many types of preparations with millets. That we have to revive,' he said, highlighting the need to reduce processed food. He stressed that safe, nutritious, and balanced food is essential not only for individual well-being but for building a 'Viksit Bharat.' 'Eat right is your right, but only you can exercise it,' he said. Mr. Nadda flagged off four initiatives to promote healthy eating habits. Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of School Education and Literacy, highlighted the integration of food awareness into NCERT textbooks. He spoke of the inclusion of chapters on food safety and well-being from class 3 onwards, supported by the Eat Right activity book. Other measures outlined were the promotion of millets in midday meals and the introduction of the Sugar Board in CBSE schools to help students access their daily sugar intake. The event discussed the growing spirit of competition among States with several Chief Ministers and State Health Ministries actively rolling out localised versions of the 'Eat Right' campaign. From awareness drives in schools to promoting millet-based meals and conducting many audits, States across the country were stepping up with creative on-ground initiatives, which are helping accelerate progress and foster innovation in public health strategies, the participants in the event noted.
