Odisha colleges told to cut cooking oil use, skip puris, vadas and bondas

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Odisha colleges must reduce cooking oil consumption in their canteens. This directive follows global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical conflicts impacting food. Principals are instructed to avoid high-oil breakfast items like puris and vadas. Students will receive meals prepared with less deep-fried food and more traditional oils. Community awareness programs will also encourage households to conserve cooking oil.