Sugar Tax must be implemented

Norway has done it. Can India atleast take some clue and make it a rule to ensure no products have above a certain threshold to have FSSAi cerificate? See attached more

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FALGUNI BANERJEE (Sports and nature lover)

India is the fastest growing in numbers od Diabetics. Hence, Govt must levy higher tax on sugary items to reduce consumption. There must be warnings on packs, like what we have for Cigarettes. more

Mar 18

Gopabandhu Mohapatra

There are many products, which are not good for health. Let there be an advisory like "smoking is injurious for health" more

Mar 18

Rajeev Arora

Suggest start a petition on change.org to bring attention to this issue. more

Mar 17

Amitava Sur

Yes indeed. Sugar and sugary products including fruit juices are not good for health. And it is desirable that additional taxes are levied to make the masses aware of the dangers in their health and as a deterrent to excessive consumption. more

Mar 17

RAM Rao

Protecting and promoting overall Health of its citizens should definitely be a focus area for Govt and though increasing tax is one way to decrease consumption but keeping a check on such products and ensuring compliance should also be strictly dealt with. more

Mar 17

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