Are advertising and easy access driving rising sugar consumption among Indian children?
- Posted on May 28, 2025
- By The Hindu
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Are advertising and easy access driving rising sugar consumption among Indian children?

CBSE, following recommendations from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), has directed all affiliated schools to install ‘Sugar Boards’ by July 15, 2025. Dr. Arun Gupta joins us to discuss why sugar reduction and nutrition are crucial, and whether changes in advertising, labelling, and access could help improve diets.