Banning junk food near schools mere 'lip service'

October 05, 2011 15:55

Dismissing as mere "lip service" the Centre's response to a plea seeking a ban on sale of junk food in and around schools in the country, the Delhi High Court today asked the government to take concrete steps in this regard as it affects the health of children.

The court sought a fresh action-taken-report from the Centre by November 2 on a public interest plea to banish junk food and aerated drinks from the vicinity of educational institutions.

"We are not satisfied with the affidavit you have filed. You have merely written to various state governments informing them about the harmful effects of consumption of junk foods. But what are the effective steps you have taken to prevent the sale of junk foods?," the bench asked.

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