Shri Jayant Chaudhary's Query on Healthy Foods in Parliament

On December 19, 2023, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, the National President of Rashtriya Lok Dal and Member of Rajya Sabha, raised a pertinent query in the upper house of Parliament. His inquiry revolved around the Government's stance on implementing a comprehensive definition for "healthy foods" in the country, with the aim of preventing companies from devising their own definitions.

The specific queries posed by Shri Jayant Chaudhary were as follows:

(a) Whether the Government has plans to introduce a comprehensive definition of "healthy foods," and

(b) If so, the details thereof, including potential guidelines, considerations for imposing separate taxes on unhealthy foods, especially those marketed towards children, etc.

(c) If not, the reasons for not pursuing such plans.

It is noteworthy that our commitment to addressing and advancing on the concerns raised by Shri Jayant Chaudhary was evident through regular meetings and communication on this matter.

In his capacity as the National President of Rashtriya Lok Dal, Shri Jayant Chaudhary brought the issue of Front-of-Pack Labeling (FOPL) to the forefront in the upper house of Parliament. Our proactive engagement with him involved dispatching a letter via registered post and participating in two in-person discussions. The questions raised during his parliamentary inquiry were formulated through ongoing communication with his office, taking into consideration the content of the letter and accompanying documents.

Expressing gratitude for his advocacy, Lenin Raghuvanshi conveyed thanks through multiple channels, including email, registered post, and Twitter. The acknowledgment on Twitter can be accessed via the following link: Link

This comprehensive approach underscores our commitment to effective advocacy and collaboration in addressing critical issues related to defining and promoting "healthy foods" in the country.






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