Chandigarh, December 11
The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR) today launched its significant health initiative the ‘Sugar and Oil Boards’ awareness campaign at Chandigarh Secretariat, Sector-9, Chandigarh. The boards were formally launched by Gulab Chand Kataria, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, underscoring the Commission’s and Administration’s commitment to child health and nutrition. H.Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, U.T. Chandigarh, Shipra Bansal, Chairperson, CCPCR, Anuradha S.Chagti, CSS, Secretary, Social welfare and Women & Child Development, Chandigarh Administration, Rajneesh Kumar, Member, CCPCR and staff of the Commission were present during this event.
With a vision to inculcate healthy food habits among children, the Commission along with the administration took this initiative. The above said initiative aligns seamlessly with the endeavor which is already taken by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and the earlier directive by the CBSE regarding the installation of ‘Sugar Boards’ in all schools as a national mission.
These ‘Sugar and Oil Boards’ are the preventive shield, empowering every child with the knowledge to protect their own health. The mentioned boards are designed to educate students about the hidden risks of excessive sugar and oil consumption. Also the concerned boards display the detailed information of calories consumption, various healthy food items containing different kinds of food nutrients & vitamins along with graphically illustration of the sugar and fat content in commonly consumed snacks and packaged foods, serving as a powerful behavioral nudge to encourage students to make healthier food choices. These boards will be displayed in all the schools of Chandigarh. The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, UT Chandigarh lauded the Commission and the administrative departments for working tirelessly towards safety & wellbeing of Chandigarh.
