Chikki Distribution In Schools Banned

Chikki Distribution In Schools Banned: Karnataka Government Over Health Concerns

The Karnataka government has discontinued the distribution of ‘chikki’—a peanut and jaggery-based snack—in state-run schools due to concerns about its impact on children’s health. A report from the Deputy Commissioner (School Education) of Dharwad raised issues regarding the high sugar content and unsaturated fats in chikki, which could negatively affect...