Friday, Aug 21, 2026

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States told to cut sugar, salt in food items

The Women and Child Development Ministry has urged the States to adhere to the advisory while implementing take-home rations and hot cooked meals
WCD Ministry to rank districts under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative, incentivise them

Launched in 2015, the initiative aims to bolster the Child Sex Ratio in India and empower girls and women throughout their life cycle.

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