The health ministry advisory does not direct warning labels on food products sold by vendors, and have not been selective towards Indian Snacks. It does not target India’s rich street food culture.
The general advisory is a behavior nudge to make people aware about hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products and not specificly to any particular FODUCUCTION. The advisory mentions other Health Messages Such as Promoting Healthy Meals Such as Fruits, Vegetables and Low-Fat Options Along with Making Sugments for Opting for PHYSISICAL Use of Stairs, Organising Short Exercise Breaks and Facilitating Walking Routes.
This initiative is part of the ministry’s flagship initiatives under the National Program for Prevention and Control of Non Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD). Excessive consumption of oil and sugar are key contributors to rising rate of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other lifestyle diseases.