Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has welcomed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) initiative to establish Sugar Boards in schools, aimed at raising awareness about excessive sugar consumption among students. In an post shared on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) Kamath thanked CBSE for the initiative and further emphasised that the real challenge lies in getting parents to care about reducing sugar intake at home. The CBSE directive urges schools to set up information zones displaying key facts about sugar intake, its presence in common snacks and drinks, and healthier dietary alternatives.
Read Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath’s post here
“CBSE tells schools to establish Sugar Boards to monitor and reduce sugar. This is a step in the right direction. Thanks @foodpharmer2 for sharing. Now to figure out how to get parents to care about it. How to reduce sodas, coffee/tea (majority of it is mostly sugar), malted drinks, chocolates (again mostly sugar), sweets, etc.” wrote Kamath in a post shared on X.
Kamath credited food awareness advocate Revant Himatsingka (Food Pharmer) for highlighting the CBSE circular and raised a critical next question:
> “Now to figure out how to get parents to care about it. How to reduce sodas, coffee/tea (majority of it is mostly sugar), malted drinks, chocolates, sweets, etc.”
Read CBSE’s complete order for setting up sugar boards in schools Dear Principal
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body formed under section (3) of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 (No.4 of 2006) to ensure that rights of the children are protected especially those who are most vulnerable and marginalized.
Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in Type 2 diabetes among children, a condition once primarily seen in adults. This alarming trend is largely attributed to high sugar intake, often due to the easy availability of sugary snacks, beverages, and processed foods within school environments. The excessive consumption of sugar not only increases the risk of diabetes but also contributes to obesity, dental problems, and other metabolic disorders, ultimately impacting children’s long-term health and academic performance. Studies indicate that sugar constitutes 13% of daily calorie intake for children aged 4 to 10 years, and 15% for those aged 11 to 18 years, substantially exceeding the recommended limit of 5%. The proliferation of sugary snacks, beverages, and processed foods, often readily available in school environments, contributes significantly to this excessive intake.
In view of above, all schools are requested to:
1. Establish ‘Sugar Boards’ where information is displayed for educating students about the risks of excessive sugar intake. These boards should provide essential information, including the recommended daily sugar intake, the sugar content in commonly consumed foods (unhealthy meals such as junk food, cold drinks, etc.), health risks associated with high sugar consumption, and healthier dietary alternatives. This will educate students about informed food choices and promote long-term health benefits among students.
2. Organize awareness seminars/ workshops in this regard.
A brief report of the above and few photographs may be uploaded by the schools at the following link, in pdf format, on or before 15 th July 2025: https://shorturl.at/E3kKc In view of above, you are requested to do the needful in this regard so as to promote a healthier school environment and safeguarding the well-being of children.
Read Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath’s post here
“CBSE tells schools to establish Sugar Boards to monitor and reduce sugar. This is a step in the right direction. Thanks @foodpharmer2 for sharing. Now to figure out how to get parents to care about it. How to reduce sodas, coffee/tea (majority of it is mostly sugar), malted drinks, chocolates (again mostly sugar), sweets, etc.” wrote Kamath in a post shared on X.
Kamath credited food awareness advocate Revant Himatsingka (Food Pharmer) for highlighting the CBSE circular and raised a critical next question:
CBSE tells schools to establish Sugar Boards to monitor and reduce sugar. This is a step in the right direction. Thanks @foodpharmer2 for sharing.
— Nithin Kamath (@Nithin0dha) May 17, 2025
Now to figure out how to get parents to care about it. How to reduce sodas, coffee/tea (majority of it is mostly sugar), malted… pic.twitter.com/Pala0IpOf2
> “Now to figure out how to get parents to care about it. How to reduce sodas, coffee/tea (majority of it is mostly sugar), malted drinks, chocolates, sweets, etc.”
Read CBSE’s complete order for setting up sugar boards in schools Dear Principal
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is a statutory body formed under section (3) of the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005 (No.4 of 2006) to ensure that rights of the children are protected especially those who are most vulnerable and marginalized.
Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in Type 2 diabetes among children, a condition once primarily seen in adults. This alarming trend is largely attributed to high sugar intake, often due to the easy availability of sugary snacks, beverages, and processed foods within school environments. The excessive consumption of sugar not only increases the risk of diabetes but also contributes to obesity, dental problems, and other metabolic disorders, ultimately impacting children’s long-term health and academic performance. Studies indicate that sugar constitutes 13% of daily calorie intake for children aged 4 to 10 years, and 15% for those aged 11 to 18 years, substantially exceeding the recommended limit of 5%. The proliferation of sugary snacks, beverages, and processed foods, often readily available in school environments, contributes significantly to this excessive intake.
In view of above, all schools are requested to:
1. Establish ‘Sugar Boards’ where information is displayed for educating students about the risks of excessive sugar intake. These boards should provide essential information, including the recommended daily sugar intake, the sugar content in commonly consumed foods (unhealthy meals such as junk food, cold drinks, etc.), health risks associated with high sugar consumption, and healthier dietary alternatives. This will educate students about informed food choices and promote long-term health benefits among students.
2. Organize awareness seminars/ workshops in this regard.
A brief report of the above and few photographs may be uploaded by the schools at the following link, in pdf format, on or before 15 th July 2025: https://shorturl.at/E3kKc In view of above, you are requested to do the needful in this regard so as to promote a healthier school environment and safeguarding the well-being of children.
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