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(unhealthy meals such as well aligns with the larger goals
junk food, aerated drinks and of the ‘Fit India’ Movement as
packed juices, etc.), health risks schools are the first formal
associated with high sugar institution after home where
consumption, and healthier physical fitness is taught and
dietary alternatives. Following practiced. This unique initiative
this, CBSE has recently issued a of NCPCR will contribute
circular to all its affiliated schools significantly for promoting a
for establishing ‘Sugar Boards’ in healthier school environment
the schools. and safeguarding the health and
The Hon’ble Prime Minister, well-being of children. This step
Shri Narendra Modi Ji in 122nd would help inculcate healthy
episode of ‘Mann ki Baat’ has lifestyle habits in children from
lauded this initiative. The words an early age, promote informed
from Hon’ble Prime Minister have food choices and long-
inspired the schools all over India term health and well-being,
and there is a vigorous response underlining the importance of a
from them. ‘Fit India’.
‘Sugar Board’ initiative very Schools may face several

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