PIPAL: People’s Initiative for Participatory Action for food Labelling

Mr. Shri Pakauri Lal Kol a dedicated Member of Parliament representing Robertsganj, has recently penned a crucial letter to Mr. Bhuneshwar Kalitha, the Chairperson of the Parliament Committee on Health and Family Welfare. In this letter, Mr. Kaul strongly emphasizes the urgent need for Front-of-Pack Labeling (FOPL) with warning labels on unregulated packaged foods. He not only calls for a discussion on this matter in the upcoming committee meeting but also requests the presence of Mr. Lenin Raghuvanshi, a recognized expert in the field. In his correspondence, Shri Pakauri Lal Kaul underscores the paramount importance of warning labels on packaged foods to combat malnutrition and the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases. He fervently urges public awareness and garners support from the House to facilitate healthier and more fulfilling lives for the citizens. On the 21st of July 2023, an extraordinary Sensitization Workshop on "Front of Package Labelling" marked a sign...

  Janjwar Media, boasting 130K subscribers, recently released a documentary on their channel ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlpMGr9-DYo ) under the title "Packaged Food के जहर के खिलाफ देहात की महिलाओं ने उठायी जबर्दस्त आवाज " ( which translates to "Powerful Voice of Rural Women Against the Poison of Packaged Food"). Additionally, they have been actively sharing short videos on the harmful effects of packaged food, as evidenced by their recent upload ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ExGHsQP9I ). Their engagement extends to social media, with a post on their Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/janjwar ), which has a substantial following of 506K users. The Facebook page (verified), Twitter (verified), and LinkedIn profiles of Lenin Raghuvanshi, Shirin Shabana Khan, and Shruti Nagvanshi, along with the PIPLA Facebook page of PVCHR, PIPAL, and all staff members, are consistently sharing and resharing social media posts advocating for warning la...

 

 https://www.thestatesman.com/lifestyle/health/poor-vulnerable-battling-hunger-exposed-to-unhealthy-ultra-processed-food-study-1503165485.html Poor, vulnerable battling hunger exposed to unhealthy ultra-processed food: Study  India has around 45 million children who are stunted and 15 million who are obese. It is also the epicentre of adult obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.   SNS | Lucknow |  March 23, 2023 4:41 pm Representational Image. [File Photo] A recent study has revealed that India’s marginalised and economically weak are consuming high quantities of ultra-processed and packaged food. The study – ‘Children Nutrition and Ultra-Processed Food’ done by Peoples’ Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) and PIPAL has called for urgent policy measures to make healthier foods available in the market and introduce clear warnings on packaged food to guide people’s choices. PIPAL (People’s Initiative for Participatory Action on Food Labeling) – a n...

 In this communication dated August 5, 2023, Lenin Raghuvanshi, an Ayurvedacharya, has addressed an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on the pressing issue of public health, particularly in the context of nutrition and dietary habits. The letter commences with a heartfelt congratulation to the Prime Minister for his exemplary leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and acknowledges his efforts in the realm of public health and local food preservation. Mr. Raghuvanshi, drawing from his personal experience of a 12-day stay in the ICU during the second wave of the pandemic, emphasized the critical role of health and immunity. He found that his recovery was significantly impacted by a protein-rich diet, which highlights the importance of proper nutrition in building resilience against diseases. The adverse effects of packaged foods high in fat, sugar, and salt are brought to the forefront as contributors to obesity and chronic diseases. Mr. Raghuvanshi aptly points ...