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News18
5 days ago
- Automotive
- News18
'My Make-In-India Mahindra...': Milind Deora Welcomes Tesla To Indian Market, But...
Last Updated: Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora's statement came after Tesla opened its very first showroom in India on Tuesday. A day after Tesla opened its first showroom in India, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Wednesday welcomed the automaker's entry into the Indian market. While the Rajya Sabha member hailed the Maharashtra government for its efforts to bring Tesla to Mumbai, he applauded the Indian automobile company, Mahindra, and showed confidence that Indian EVs will soon take on global giants. Taking to X, the Shiv Sena leader wrote, 'Kudos to Maharashtra Government for bringing Tesla to India." 'While Tesla remains aspirational, its innovation is slowing. My Made-in-India Mahindra Automotive, with cutting-edge indigenous tech, shows Indian EVs are gearing up to take on global giants," he added. Kudos to #Maharashtra Government for bringing @Tesla to India. While #Tesla remains aspirational, its innovation is Made-in-India @Mahindra_Auto BE, with cutting-edge indigenous tech shows Indian EVs are gearing up to take on global giants. @makeinindia #MakeInIndia — Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) July 16, 2025 Deora's statement came after Tesla opened its very first showroom in India on Tuesday, right in the heart of Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), marking a big step for the electric vehicle (EV) giant as it enters the world's third-largest automobile market. Anand Mahindra On Tesla's India Entry Welcoming Tesla to India, Anand Mahindra added, 'Competition drives innovation, and there's plenty of road ahead. Looking forward to seeing you at the charging station." Welcome to India, @elonmusk and @ of the world's largest EV opportunities just got more exciting. Competition drives innovation, and there's plenty of road ahead. Looking forward to seeing you at the charging station. — anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 15, 2025 According to reports, two of Tesla's most well-known models, the Model Y and Model 3, will be displayed at the showroom. The Model Y will likely be the first Tesla car on sale in the country. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Warning labels on food not selective towards Indian snacks, says govt
New Delhi: The central government on Tuesday denied media reports which claimed that the Ministry of Health has issued health warnings on Indian snacks such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo to fight obesity crises in the country. It noted that the warning labels on food issued by the Ministry of Health are 'not selective towards Indian snacks'. 'Some media reports claim that the @MoHFW_INDIA has issued a health warning on food products such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo. This claim is fake. The advisory of the Union Health Ministry does not carry any warning labels on food products sold by vendors, and has not been selective towards Indian snacks,' the Ministry of Health said. Media reports claimed that the Union Health Ministry has urged all ministries, departments, and autonomous bodies to display warnings on Indian snacks like samosa, vada pav, kachori, and jalebi. Calling these reports "misleading, incorrect, and baseless' the Ministry noted that its advisory was on general health awareness and 'it does not target India's rich street food culture'. Reacting to the reports, Milind Deora, MP, in a post on social media platform X noted that the Parliamentary Subordinate Legislation Committee is currently reviewing food regulator FSSAI's plans to tackle India's growing obesity crisis. 'We have unanimously advocated uniform regulations across all food categories, including alcohol, so Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked'. The Union Health Ministry said its advisory was an initiative towards making healthier choices at workplaces. It is part of the Ministry's flagship initiatives under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD). It advises about the display of Boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms, etc., to raise awareness of the harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items. 'These Boards are meant to serve as daily reminders on fighting obesity, the burden of which is sharply rising in the country,' the Ministry said. Excessive consumption of oil and sugar is known as a key contributor to the rising rate of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related diseases. The general advisory was issued as 'a behavioural nudge to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, and not specifically to any particular food product,' the government said. The advisory also mentions other health messages such as promoting healthy meals such as fruits, vegetables, and low-fat options along with making suggestions for opting for physical activity such as encouraging the use of stairs, organising short exercise breaks, and facilitating walking routes.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Supreme Court directs FSSAI to implement Front-of-Pack nutrition labels on packaged foods
ANI 15 Jul 2025, 14:05 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court of India has directed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to execute the Front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged food, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora and chair of Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation, posted on the social media platform 'X'.'The Supreme Court has directed @fssaiindia to implement simple front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged food. As Chair of Parliament's Subordinate Legislation Committee, I've recommended studying Singapore's clear A-to-D Nutri-Grade system,' Milind Deora posted on 'X'.According to the post by Milind Deora, this move will assist FSSAI to 'comply without further delays & empower Indian consumers to make healthier choices, reversing India's rising #obesity crisis.'The Union health ministry has also recently proposed displaying sugar and oil boards as an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits in various settings. According to the ministry's proposal, these boards will serve as visual behavioural nudges in schools, offices, public institutions etc. displaying key information about hidden fats and sugars in everyday Monday, Deora told ANI that India should regulate unhealthy foods sold by multinational companies, along with Indian snacks such as jalebis and samosas, to deal with rising obesity problems.'Placing greater stringent regulations on unhealthy foods like jalebi, like samosa, this is a welcome step,' Deora said.''As chairman of the Parliament Subordinate Legislation Committee, which has members of parliament from all parties, we are at present examining this very issue. Along with the agency called the FSSAI which is the food regulator in our country,' the Rajya Sabha MP said on move is part of the Union Health ministry's flagship initiatives under National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) to promote sustainable behavioural changes in include reducing excessive consumption of oil and sugar, both of which are key contributors to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related disorders. (ANI)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
SC directs FSSAI to implement Front-of-Pack nutrition labels on packaged foods
The Supreme Court of India has directed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ( FSSAI ) to execute the Front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged food, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora and chair of Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation, posted on the social media platform 'X'. "The Supreme Court has directed @fssaiindia to implement simple front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged food. As Chair of Parliament's Subordinate Legislation Committee, I've recommended studying Singapore's clear A-to-D Nutri-Grade system," Milind Deora posted on 'X'. According to the post by Milind Deora, this move will assist FSSAI to "comply without further delays & empower Indian consumers to make healthier choices, reversing India's rising #obesity crisis." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like I Tried the $0.87 Generic Viagra and Here's What Happened! fridayplans Learn More Undo — milinddeora (@milinddeora) The Union health ministry has also recently proposed displaying sugar and oil boards as an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits in various settings. Live Events According to the ministry's proposal, these boards will serve as visual behavioural nudges in schools, offices, public institutions etc. displaying key information about hidden fats and sugars in everyday foods. On Monday, Deora told that India should regulate unhealthy foods sold by multinational companies, along with Indian snacks such as jalebis and samosas, to deal with rising obesity problems. "Placing greater stringent regulations on unhealthy foods like jalebi, like samosa, this is a welcome step," Deora said." "As chairman of the Parliament Subordinate Legislation Committee, which has members of parliament from all parties, we are at present examining this very issue. Along with the agency called the FSSAI which is the food regulator in our country," the Rajya Sabha MP said on Monday. The move is part of the Union Health ministry's flagship initiatives under National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) to promote sustainable behavioural changes in workplaces. These include reducing excessive consumption of oil and sugar, both of which are key contributors to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related disorders. (ANI)
The Print
14-07-2025
- Health
- The Print
Ministries, depts asked to display oil, sugar content in snacks like samosa, pizza
While the Oil Board mentioned snacks such as French fries, burgers, pizza, samosa, pakodas and vadapav, the Sugar Board included items such as soft drinks, gulab jamun and chocolate pastries. It has also called for printing health messages on all official stationery such as letterheads, envelopes, notepads, folders and publications to reinforce daily reminders on fighting obesity. New Delhi, Jul 14 (PTI) The Union health ministry has urged all ministries and departments to instal displays of boards mentioning the sugar and oil content in snacks such as samosa, kachori, pizza, burger, french fries, soft drinks, gulab jamun and vadapav to promote healthy lifestyles and combat obesity and non-communicable diseases. Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora, who chairs the Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation, on Monday pitched for treating and regulating food items such as pizzas, burgers and doughnuts at par with samosa, jalebis and vadapav for health risks. In the letter written on June 21, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said that India is witnessing a sharp rise in obesity among both adults and children. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 (2019-21), more than one in five adults in the urban areas are overweight or obese. The prevalence of childhood obesity is impacted by poor dietary habits and reduced physical activity. According to the Lancet Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 obesity forecasting study published in 2025, the number of overweight and obese adults in India is projected to rise from 18 crore in 2021 to 44.9 crore by 2050, making it a country with the second-highest global burden, she said. Obesity significantly raises the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and certain cancers. It also affects mental health, mobility and quality of life, and imposes a heavy economic burden through increased healthcare costs and productivity losses. Early prevention and health promotion are critical to reversing these trends. In the letter, Srivastava referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to combat obesity through lifestyle changes. 'At the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games in Dehradun on 28 January 2025, the prime minister invoked the Fit India Campaign and urged citizens to adopt active, healthy lifestyles as part of the broader vision of Swastha Bharat. In his Mann Ki Raat, he called for a 10 per cent reduction in oil consumption,' the letter said. In response to this national appeal and as part of the ministry's flagship initiatives under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), it is imperative to promote sustainable behavioural changes at our workplaces. These include reducing excessive consumption of oil and sugar, both of which are key contributors to increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other lifestyle-related disorders, Srivastava stated. 'We are proposing display of Sugar and Oil Boards initiative to promote healthier dietary habits in various settings. These boards serve as visual behavioural nudges in schools, offices, public institutions etc displaying key information about hidden fats and sugars in everyday foods,' the letter stated. She requested all ministries to issue directions to all departments/ offices/ autonomous bodies and other public institutions/organisations to instal Oil and Sugar Board displays (digital static posters etc) in common areas (cafeterias, lobbies, meeting rooms and other public spaces) to raise awareness on harmful consumption. She asked them to print health messages on all official stationery (letterheads, envelopes, notepads, folders, etc) and publications to reinforce daily reminders on fighting obesity. 'Promote healthy meals and physical activity in offices through nutritious, healthier food options (more fruits, vegetables, and low-fat options, and by limiting availability of sugary drinks and high-fat snacks) and active workplace initiatives such encouraging use of stairs, organising short exercise breaks, and facilitating walking routes),' she said. 'These visual cues and practical tips are part of a larger national movement to reduce the burden of NCDs, and your ministry's leadership in this regard can serve as an inspiration for wider behavioural transformation across government systems… Together, let us lead the way in turning the honourable prime minister's vision of a Healthy India into a mass movement, starting right from our workplaces,' she said. The letter also had a few prototypes of the boards as enclosures which it said can be customised according to requirement. PTI PLB KSS KSS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
