Bihar Government Bans Open Sale of Meat and Fish Near Schools and Religious Sites

The Bihar government, led by Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, announced a ban on the open sale of meat and fish near schools, religious sites, and crowded public areas. The move aims to address concerns about hygiene, public order, social harmony, and to prevent violent tendencies among children. The policy follows consultations under the Jankalyan Samvad program and aligns with the state's Saat Nischay-3 initiative. Officials clarified the ban respects individual food choices and focuses on licensed sales to maintain cleanliness and public sentiment.