A healthy tax: On taxing foods high in fat, sugar and salt
India is addressing rising obesity and diet-related health issues by considering a health tax on foods high in fat, sugar, and salt, as recommended by a national consortium led by the Indian Council of Medical Research. The Parliamentary Standing Committee has also suggested mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labeling to inform consumers about unhealthy packaged foods. These measures aim to combat the increasing burden of obesity and related non-communicable diseases in the country.