Following the guidelines issued by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), schools in Mumbai are set to implement the sugar board initiative in novel ways. While schools falling under certain BMC zones have already been asked to implement sugar boards, private schools are also preparing to go live with theirs.

St Pius School in Mulund has scheduled a school assembly in the coming week to introduce young students to the concept of sugar boards. “We will start by putting up the sugar board at the school gates so that parents can see it too,” said a school teacher. While the school cafeteria still offers sugary drinks, officials are planning to switch to healthier food options, expecting greater engagement from students after the launch of sugar boards.

“We especially aim to communicate this to older children, who already have autonomy over what they eat during school breaks. Eventually, we hope to involve all students in creating sugar boards so that each classroom can have its own reminder,” a teacher told mid-day.