PVCHR and Ashok Thakur's Advocacy Reflected in Economic Survey and Ultra-Processed Food Policies

The People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), under the leadership of Shruti Nagvanshi and Lenin Raghuvanshi, has been at the forefront of advocating for marginalized communities. One of their significant efforts has been pushing for policy reforms that address socio-economic inequalities and public health challenges. Recently, an appeal by Shri Ashok Thakur, Director of NAFED and in charge of Bharatiya Janata Party – New Delhi, alongside PVCHR’s continued advocacy, has made a tangible impact by influencing the Economic Survey of India and policies related to ultra-processed food regulation. MPs Round-table: Children Nutrition and Ultra-Processed Food On March 20, 2023, PVCHR and PIPAL successfully organized the MPs Round-table: Children Nutrition and Ultra-Processed Food at the Deputy Speaker Hall of the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The event brought together senior Members of Parliament, politicians, and civil society representatives to discuss urgent pol...