The Union health ministry has issued a circular (see below) saying that Biscuits will not be served in the official meetings held by the ministry.

The circular said that only healthy snacks such as “Lahiya channa, Khajoor, Bhunna Channa, Badam & Akhrot” will be served in the official meetings.

Plastic water bottles will also be not used, the circular said.

—India Legal Bureau