India, June 25 -- Every day, countless Indian school children reach for sugary snacks, unaware of the long-term health consequences hidden in their daily choices. The Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) recent initiative called Sugar Boards, introduced in May 2025, is a commendable first step toward raising awareness. These boards, now displayed in over 24,000 schools, highlight the harms of excessive sugar consumption and encourage healthier options like fruits and water. But awareness alone is not enough.
If we are serious about addressing the alarming rise in diabetes, obesity, and mental health issues among India's youth, we must go further. We need mandatory, curriculum-integrated health education in schools - delivered by t...