Support for Economic Survey 2024-25 Recommendations to Regulate Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) and Address Public Health Concerns
Rejoinder to NHRC Chairperson on behalf of PVCHR in case number case no. 4227/90/0/2021 Subject: Support for Economic Survey 2024-25 Recommendations to Regulate Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) and Address Public Health Concerns Date: 4 February 2025 Dear Honorable Chairperson, I, Shruti Nagvanshi, on behalf of the People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), would like to extend our full support for the Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPi)'s commendation of the Economic Survey 2024-25. This survey marks a significant milestone in addressing public health concerns in India, particularly regarding the regulation of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) that are often high in fats, salt, and sugar. The Economic Survey's recognition of the harmful impact of UPFs on both physical and mental health is a timely and necessary step. As the survey correctly points out, the increasing consumption of UPFs, such as sweetened breakfast cereals, soft drinks, chips, and energy dr...