Madhya Pradesh Government Cracks Down on Junk Food Adulteration

The Madhya Pradesh government is intensifying efforts to enforce food safety regulations following concerns about increased junk food consumption among children. The state assembly highlighted rising health issues linked to fast food, with plans to strictly apply Food Safety and Standards Authority guidelines.

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced plans to tighten the enforcement of food safety standards, following concerns raised in the state assembly over the growing consumption of junk food by children.

During Question Hour, MLA Abhilash Pandey highlighted the alarming rise in fast food consumption and its link to health issues, inquiring about actions taken by the government. Responding, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla emphasized the need for strict enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines.

Additionally, Assembly Affairs Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya pointed out recent meetings with doctors linking junk food to heart attacks in children, reinforcing the urgency for regulatory measures.

(With inputs from agencies.)