Junk food banned in public schools across Nepal
Summary
Public schools across Nepal have banned junk food and are now providing nutritious midday meals made from local agricultural products to improve student health and attendance.
Key Points
- Nepal's public schools have banned junk food in midday meals and now serve nutritious snacks made from local produce.
- The midday meal program, initiated in 1967, aims to improve student health, nutrition, and educational outcomes.
- Schools receive government funding to prepare balanced meals that include cereals, pulses, vegetables, fruits, and animal products.
- The government has increased the budget for the midday meal program to enhance its effectiveness and local agricultural support.
