No meat, fish near schools to curb 'child violence' in Bihar

THE Bihar government has decided to ban the open sale of meat and fish near educational and religious institutions, as well as in crowded public areas across the state, citing health, social and environmental concerns.

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Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said the decision was aimed at preventing violent tendencies among children, promoting social harmony and protecting public health. “The decision was also taken in view of the state government’s initiative to regulate the sale of meat in urban areas,” he told the media on Monday.

While referring to a letter issued by the state urban development and housing department (UDHD) principal secretary, Sinha said the matter was discussed thoroughly at a meeting held by the department following feedback received during ‘Jankalyan Samvad’ interactions with intellectuals.