Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Jammu District Bans Non-Veg Food in Schools, Sparks Controversy
In a district of Jammu, the government has told schools not to serve any meat or eggs.
They say it's to be fair to everyone and follow the rules of the country.
Some people disagree, saying it is not right for the government to decide what people can eat and suspect the policy is part of a larger political plan.
The ban comes after people in the region discussed eating beef, and some groups raised concerns about this.
Doda district in Jammu has banned non-vegetarian food in all educational institutions.
The administration cites a need to preserve secular principles and address concerns from various stakeholders.
The order was met with opposition from Doda MLA Mehraj Malik, who accused the BJP of pushing an agenda.
The ban follows expressions of concern from Kashmiri Pandits regarding beef consumption.
The order states no community member should be excluded from social gatherings due to dietary choices.
- Who
- Doda district administration issued the order; opposed by Doda MLA Mehraj Malik.
- What
- Ban on non-vegetarian food in educational institutions.
- When
- Recent, following concerns from stakeholders.
- Where
- Doda district, Jammu.
- Why
- To preserve secular principles and address concerns about communal issues.
Critics of the Ban
Supporters of the Ban
Political Motivations
Critics of the Ban
The ban is wrong and aims to spread the BJP's agenda.
Supporters of the Ban
The administration's reasoning is to ensure secularism in schools and address community concerns.
- District
- Doda, Jammu
- Type of Ban
- Non-vegetarian food in educational institutions
- Issued by
- Doda Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh
- Opposition
- Doda MLA Mehraj Malik
- Reason for Ban
- To uphold secularism and address community concerns.