Fat tax: Niti Aayog proposes to tax foods high in sugar, salt to tackle obesity
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-20, the percentage of obese women increased to 24 per cent from 20.6 per cent in 2015-16, while the percentage for men rose to 22.9 per cent from 18.4 per cent four years earlier.
Feb 28, 2022, 09:51 AM IST
Burgers, pizzas to cost more in Kerala as 14.5% 'fat tax' imposed on branded fast food
A 14.5 percent 'fat tax' on burgers, pizzas and other junk food and a Green tax for vehicles over 10 years have been proposed in Kerala's CPI(M)- led Left Front government's maiden budget on Friday that also provided for a Rs 12,000 crore 'anti-slowdown package' for taking up developmental works.
Jul 08, 2016, 18:59 PM IST
In a first, 'Fat tax' for junk food proposed in Kerala budget
A move that may evoke sharp protest from many fast food selling companies, Kerala government has introduced a ‘fat tax’ on food items that fall in the category of junk food, like pizzas, burgers, tacos, sandwich among others.
Jul 08, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
