Overview

• The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has mandated all affiliated schools to set up ‘Sugar Boards’ to combat rising health risks like childhood diabetes and obesity.
• These boards display critical information on recommended sugar intake, sugar content in common foods, health risks of excess sugar, and healthier alternatives.
• Schools are also required to conduct awareness seminars and workshops with nutritionists and medical professionals to educate students and families on mindful eating.
• Indore schools have already installed the boards in visible areas like canteens and corridors, receiving positive feedback from parents who see it as reinforcing healthy habits at home.
• Schools must submit reports and photographs of the initiative’s implementation to CBSE by July 15, 2025, as part of the policy rollout.