Archive · 16 Dec 2025
FoodPharmer Honored as Indian of the Year
Revant Himatsingka, known as FoodPharmer, is a famous person who helps people understand food labels and make healthier choices.
He left his job on Wall Street to teach Indians about hidden sugars, excess salt, and unhealthy fats in packaged foods.
His campaigns have made a big impact, like making companies change their false advertising and getting schools to put up sugar boards.
He also teaches people about protein and how to read the fine print in terms and conditions.
His work has earned him big awards, like Indian of the Year.
Revant Himatsingka, known as FoodPharmer, was awarded Indian of the Year and Creator for Good for his health and food literacy campaigns.
He left a lucrative Wall Street career to decode food labels and call out misleading marketing, inviting legal notices from big brands.
His campaigns include Label Padhega India, Terms and Conditions Samjhega India, Protein Consumption Awareness, Canteen Sudharega India, and Sugar Board Movement.
His work has pushed companies to withdraw false advertising and influenced CBSE to mandate sugar boards in schools.
He collaborates with lawyers and subject experts to demystify fine print and promote health literacy.
- Who
- Revant Himatsingka (FoodPharmer)
- What
- Awarded Indian of the Year and Creator for Good for his health and food literacy campaigns
- When
- 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- For his impactful campaigns that promote health literacy and consumer awareness
- Award
- Indian of the Year Influencer Award by CNN-News18 and Creator for Good award at The Better India Showcase
- Campaigns
- Label Padhega India, Terms and Conditions Samjhega India, Protein Consumption Awareness, Canteen Sudharega India, Sugar Board Movement
- Impact
- Pushed companies to withdraw false advertising, influenced CBSE to mandate sugar boards in schools
- Expertise
- Decoding food labels, calling out misleading marketing, promoting health literacy
- Collaborations
- Lawyers and subject experts for demystifying fine print
- Focus Areas
- Hidden sugars, excess salt, unhealthy fats, protein deficiency, canteen food quality, hidden sugar content in children's food
- Notable Achievement
- CBSE mandated sugar boards in schools by 15 July 2025