India, July 30 -- Maharashtra FDA has banned the sale of processed and packaged foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt within 50 metres of school compounds, and the order will be implemented strictly, FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said on Wednesday.

He said every school kitchen operator and food supplier to schools should have licenses under food safety regulations.

He said the sale, advertisement and free distribution of high-fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) food items are prohibited in and around all schools in the state as part of efforts to promote healthy eating habits among children.

"Within school premises and up to 50 metres from the school compound, the sale, advertisement and free distribution of high-fat, salt and sugar (H...