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Tamil Nadu Salt Reduction Mission

September 10 , 2026 7 hrs 0 min 35 0

Tamil Nadu announced a State-wide mission to reduce salt intake among the public.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends less than 5 grams of salt daily, while Tamil Nadu’s average intake is 7–8 grams.
About 88% of salt intake in the South Indian diet comes from salt added during home cooking.
A State-wide urine-sample survey will measure salt consumption, while government kitchens will adopt standards to gradually reduce salt use.
The government will study low-sodium salt substitutes and provide salt-reduction counselling through Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam and Health and Wellness Centres.