Andhra Pradesh: MP D. Purandeswari urges Central Government to impose 'health tax' on beverages and junk food - ChiniMandi

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh BJP chief and Rajamahendravaram MP D Purandeswari has called upon the Centre to consider a proposal to impose a 'health tax' on sugar-sweetened beverages and junk food in India.The MP raised the issue under Rule 377 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.The MP raised concern over the rising incidence of obesity, diabetes and non-communicable diseases in India, which are mainly ca…