In India, the government wants to stop shops from selling unhealthy food to children near schools. This includes snacks like chips, sweets, and soft drinks. The plan is to ban foods high in fat, salt, and sugar within 50 metres of the country’s 1.5 million schools. The new rule could change what many students buy and eat before or after classes.

The government plans to make this change because more Indian children are becoming overweight. In 2015, 28 million children in India were overweight or obese. By 2025, this number is expected to reach 41 million. Officials hope that if unhealthy food is harder to buy near schools, children will learn to eat healthier foods.

If these rules are approved, some small shops near schools may lose many customers. Sellers worry that their sales will go down. However, the government hopes healthier choices will help children have better diets. The rules are not final yet, and officials are still asking for public opinions before making a decision.