Bengaluru, June 7 -- Union Health Minister JP Nadda has called for a unified effort from the government, industry, academia, and citizens to promote safe and healthy eating practices across the country, particularly among children.

Speaking during the launch of 'Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy' initiative on World Food Safety Day 2025 at NIMHANS in Karnataka's Bengaluru, Nadda underscored the importance of food safety and nutrition.

He announced a new government initiative within the NCERT curriculum aimed at educating students about healthy dietary habits. "It becomes the collective responsibility of the government, industry, academia and every individual to ensure that we eat right," he said.

"Safe food nurtures health, build...