Rajasthan High Court Seeks Curriculum Changes to Address Mobile Addiction and Junk Food Among Children

The Rajasthan High Court on July 1, 2025, suggested that the Centre and state government issue mandatory directions to Secondary Education Boards to incorporate syllabus content that discourages excessive mobile phone use and consumption of junk food among children.

Taking suo motu cognisance in In Re: Saving the Minor Children, Women and Citizens from Malnutrition or Obesity, Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand emphasised the alarming impact of mobile addiction on the physical and mental development of individuals aged 1 to 21.

The court advocated for time restrictions, promotion of traditional home-cooked food, and awareness of healthy lifestyle choices through school curriculum and signage. The matter is posted for July 30, 2025.