Food Manifest 
Key Update The Union government has said there is currently no proposal before the Ministry of Women and Child Development to design a front-of-pack labelling awareness drive in coordination with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to help consumers identify empty calories in ultra-processed snacks. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha
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Key Update The Government of India has amended the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025 — VOPPA 2025, to make the edible oil industry more transparent and better monitored. The revised framework improves data accuracy, strengthens oversight, and supports national food security. Nationwide Workshops to Ensure Smooth Implementation The Department of Food
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Report Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, has called for a nationwide strategy to enhance the monitoring of pesticide residues in food. While addressing the National Stakeholder Consultation on Challenges in Monitoring Pesticide Residues in Food Commodities, organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Jadhav
READ MOREOverview The central government has stated that there is no unanimous “scientific evidence” on the health concerns regarding palm oil consumption. However, it acknowledged ongoing concerns about the use of refined oils, particularly palm oil, in food products. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, highlighted that the Indian Council of Medical
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Report The government informed a parliamentary standing committee that it cannot expand the roster for free monthly food assistance until the next population census is completed, despite the increasing population. As a result, many impoverished households remain excluded from the welfare system. Food Ministry’s Response In response to the committee’s questions, the food ministry revealed
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Introduction The government plans to set up model street food centres in 10 major cities and 100 districts to showcase the distinct flavours of each region, as Union Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav confirmed. During the launch of the Clean Food Initiative by FSSAI at Suresh Bhat Auditorium, Jadhav emphasized the importance of
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