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CBSE Mandates Sugar Boards in Schools to Tackle Rising Childhood Diabetes and Obesity

Schools are directed to educate students on sugar risks, organize workshops, and submit activity reports by July 15, 2025.

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Overview

  • The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has instructed all affiliated schools to establish 'Sugar Boards' to monitor and reduce sugar consumption among students.
  • The initiative aims to combat the significant rise in childhood Type 2 diabetes and obesity, which CBSE attributes to excessive sugar intake from snacks, beverages, and processed foods.
  • Sugar Boards will educate students about recommended daily sugar limits, sugar content in common foods, associated health risks, and healthier dietary alternatives.
  • Schools are required to organize seminars and workshops to raise awareness about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption and promote healthier habits.
  • CBSE has mandated schools to upload a brief report and photographs of their Sugar Board activities by July 15, 2025, to track implementation progress.