Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies- How Schools are Transforming Child Nutrition
Good nutrition and food safety are the cornerstones of a nation’s health and well-being. Childhood is a critical period for developing lifelong eating habits, making schools an essential environment for instilling proper nutrition and hygiene practices. Recognizing this, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched the Eat Right School (ERS) program under the broader Eat Right India initiative. This program is a transformative movement aimed at empowering children with knowledge and skills on food safety, nutrition & hygiene to help them make informed food choices and thereby contribute to improve their health and nutrition status. By fostering a culture of food safety, balanced nutrition, and sustainability, the ERS program ensures that children grow into healthier individuals who







