Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Himachal Pradesh to Form State Nutrition Policy
The government of Himachal Pradesh is creating a new plan to make sure everyone, especially children and mothers, has access to healthy food.
They will set up special labs in different cities to test food for quality and nutrition.
The first labs will be in Baddi, Mandi, Kangra, and Shimla.
They will also upgrade an existing lab in Kandaghat to make it better.
The government will use mobile vans to test food and teach people about nutrition.
They are also working on a computer system to keep track of all the testing.
Additionally, they are encouraging farmers to use natural farming methods to grow healthier food.
This plan aims to solve problems like not enough nutrients in food and harmful chemicals in food.
Himachal Pradesh government to formulate a state nutrition policy to ensure nutritious food for vulnerable groups.
Regional laboratories to be set up in Baddi, Mandi, Kangra, and Shimla in the first phase.
Composite testing laboratory at Kandaghat to be upgraded with high-end technology.
Mobile vans to be used for testing, awareness, and training, with a digital portal for tracking activities.
Government promoting natural farming to address nutritional deficiencies and pesticide presence in food.
- Who
- Himachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- What
- Formulation of a state nutrition policy and establishment of regional laboratories for food testing
- When
- Announced on January 14, 2024
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To ensure availability of nutritious food for vulnerable groups and address nutritional deficiencies and pesticide presence in food
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Announced By
- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
- Target Groups
- Children, adolescent girls, expectant and lactating mothers
- Initial Laboratories
- Baddi, Mandi, Kangra, Shimla
- Upgraded Laboratory
- Kandaghat
- Testing Methods
- Mobile vans, digital portal
- Additional Measures
- Natural farming promotion, nutritional surveillance