New Delhi, July 15 -- Denying reports that the Indian government had proposed to display 'sugar, fats' warning labels on popular food items such as samosa, jalebi, kachori, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) clarified on Tuesday, July 15, that the initiative was not to target India's rich street food culture but to towards "making healthier choices at work places".

The ministry has also clarified that the advisory was about "display of Boards in various workplaces.to raise awareness on harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items."

"These Boards are meant to serve as daily reminders on fighting obesity, the burden of which is sharply rising in the country," the government said, while denying t...