The holiday applies to institutions from anganwadis to professional colleges, although previously scheduled examinations will be held as planned. Schools and colleges in Kottayam, Thiruvalla, Kuttanad, Chengannur and Karthikappally are among those affected.
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The World Obesity Atlas report shows that overweight and obesity are increasing among children in India. In India, 1.5 crore children aged 5 to 9 and more than 2.6 crore children aged 10 to 19 are overweight or obese, according to the report. India ranks second in the number of children with a high BMI. Countries, including India, have failed to meet the global target of reducing childhood obesity by 2025. This deadline has now been extended to 2030.
