Karnataka Eyes Ban on Junk Food Around Schools0

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• July 20, 2026

Key Update The Karnataka government is preparing to ban the sale of junk food in and around schools to encourage healthier eating habits among children. The proposed restrictions will target foods such as burgers, pizzas, and other unhealthy products commonly sold to schoolchildren. Speaking in Mangaluru, Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader said the