Maharashtra FDA has prohibited the sale, free distribution, and advertising of junk food within schools and a 50-metre radius to encourage healthier eating habits among children.
Foods high in fat, sugar, salt are prohibited
Jul 30, 2026
10:23 am
What's the storyThe Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale, free distribution, and advertising of junk food in and around schools.
The ban is part of a larger initiative to promote healthier eating habits among children.
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