Drop the Oil Challenge Oil free Cooking Challenge for a Healthier India

Start Date 05/05/2026 - 12:00

End Date 05/08/2026 - 23:45

Time zone: IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)

Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Sector:

Health & Family welfare

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827

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817

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Created: 6/05/2026

In line with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call to reduce oil consumption and combat obesity, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in collaboration with MyGov, invites citizens across India to participate in a Recipe Competition titled, " Drop the Oil Challenge: oil-free cooking challenge for a healthier India". The theme of the competition is oil-less cooking.

With obesity and lifestyle diseases on the rise, often linked to excessive oil intake, this challenge encourages individuals to adopt healthier cooking practices and explore the possibilities of delicious and oil-free meals. It is an opportunity to showcase creativity in the kitchen while promoting better health for all.

This challenge aims to inspire people across the country to rethink the way they cook and eat. Participants are invited to submit innovative oil-free recipes that are both nutritious and appealing.

Objective: Encourage citizens to share innovative oil-less recipes to promote healthier cooking and reduce oil consumption.

Submission Requirements:
• It is mandatory for participants to provide (in PDF/Word format):
1. Name of the recipe
2. List of ingredients
3. Step-by-step cooking method
4. Cooking Time (e.g. 30 minutes
5. Servings (e.g. Serves 2 people)
6. Health Benefits (in 2–3 points/lines why the dish is healthy

In addition, clear photographs of the final dish will have to be uploaded mandatorily (2-3 high resolution photo in JPEG (.jpg/.jpeg) format)
• Originality: Recipes must be original and not plagiarized.
• It is mandatory for participants to provide a valid phone number and email ID in their profile to participate in the competition.
• Incomplete submissions may be subject to disqualification.

Evaluation Criteria:
• Entries will be evaluated by a duly constituted expert committee.
• Key parameters for evaluation include:
1. Health quotient
2. Creativity and innovation
3. Ease of preparation
4. Presentation

Gratification:
* Winning recipes will be selected by a panel of experts.
• E-Certificates of appreciation will be awarded to the participants by FSSAI.
* Up to 50 entries will be awarded gift hampers or consolation prizes from FSSAI.

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NishchaykumarPanday

7 hours 46 minutes ago

मैं निश्चय कुमार पाण्डेय, पिता-स्व. अमरनाथ पाण्डेय, यह शिकायत किसी निजी भूमि विवाद के निस्तारण हेतु नहीं बल्कि सुलतानगंज अंचल, भागलपुर के कर्मचारी, राजस्व अधिकारी (RO) एवं अंचल अधिकारी (CO) द्वारा सरकारी अभिलेखों की जानबूझकर अनदेखी, मेरी वैधानिक आपत्तियों की उपेक्षा, पक्षपातपूर्ण निर्णय प्रक्रिया एवं संभावित भ्रष्टाचार की स्वतंत्र Vigilance जांच हेतु प्रस्तुत कर रहा हूँ। खाता सं.205, खेसरा सं.268 एवं 269, नगर परिषद सुलतानगंज की एक ही भूमि पर मेरा Mutation Case No.1225/2026-27 तथा घनश्याम नाथ पाण्डेय का Mutation Case No.1070/2026-27 लंबित है। वर्ष 2024 के पारिवारिक बंटवारा, 19.12.2025 के सहमतिनामा, मेरे पक्ष में पारित Mutation Case No.698/2025-26 एवं 3073/2025-26, Register-II Update, Correction Slip, दिनांक 22.06.2026 की लिखित एवं 30.06.2026 की ऑनलाइन आपत्ति तथा पूर्व अस्वीकृत Mutation Case No.1094/2021-22, 4150/2021-22 एवं 3907/2023-24 की अनदेखी कर वर्ष 2006 के कथित दस्तावेज के आधार पर कार्रवाई की जा रही है, जबकि वर्ष 2006 में स्व. अमरनाथ पाण्डेय का घर/सहन बिकना असत्य है। Vigilance

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Nidhi

1 day 3 hours ago

I am proudly submitted my entry to drop the oil challenge and I am grateful to the ministry of health and family welfare to spread awareness towards health.My recipe for drop the oil challenge is Steamed Millet Palak Handvo Cups with Oil-Free Smoked Tomato Chutney.

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Sowmya

1 day 8 hours ago

Healthy choices begin in the kitchen. Dropping excess oil isn’t a restriction—it’s a step toward a stronger, fitter India. Cook smart, eat light, and let every meal fuel a healthier future for you and the nation.

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Yash

2 days 2 hours ago

I am proudly submitted my entry to drop the oil challenge organized by ministry of health and family welfare.my racipe for the oil drop challenge is punjabi rajma.

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Omisha Sinha

2 days 11 hours ago

Oil-Free Paneer Wrap Ingredients: Whole wheat roti Paneer cubes Onion, capsicum, spices Curd Method: Cook paneer and vegetables on a non-stick pan with little water. Add spices. Fill in roti and roll.

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BIKRANTKUMAR

3 days 10 hours ago

National Wellness Initiative: The "Drop the Oil Challenge"** ### **Vision & Objective** Aligning seamlessly with national campaigns for a healthier citizenry, the **"Drop the Oil Challenge: Oil-Less Cooking Challenge for a Healthier Nation"** serves as a transformative wellness initiative under the **India Eats Smart** umbrella. The campaign champions the empowering mantra: > **"Less Oil, More Life!"** > ### **Core Health & Economic Advantages** Reducing heavy oil consumption acts as a direct shield against critical lifestyle ailments. The initiative highlights significant medical benefits: * **Cardiovascular & Organ Protection:** Lowers the risk of heart disease, protects brain and kidney functions, and manages cholesterol levels. * **Obesity & Diabetes Management:** Combats excessive weight gain and helps prevent lifestyle-related illnesses like Type 2 Diabetes

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Gaddam Abhinav

4 days 3 hours ago

The “Drop the Oil Challenge: Oil-Less Cooking Challenge for a Healthier Nation” is a transformative wellness initiative under the India Eats Smart umbrella. Designed to inspire households across the country to adopt healthier culinary habits, the campaign promotes the mantra “Less Oil, More Life!” by proving that vibrant, flavorful dishes can be created without heavy oil consumption.The challenge highlights key health benefits of reducing oil, including protecting the heart, brain, and kidneys, managing cholesterol and weight, enabling organ function, and retaining vital nutrients and antioxidants. It encourages alternative cooking techniques like steaming, water/broth stir-frying, grilling, air-frying, and slow-cooking, alongside embracing nature's bounty—fruits, whole grains, millets, pulses, and natural spices. By featuring oil-free takes on classics like steamed idlis, dal makhani, and baked potato skins, the initiative empowers families to cook smart, eat right, and thrive.

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ArpitaNaik

1 week 1 day ago

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KartikSalvi

1 week 1 day ago

Drop the Oil Challenge – Oil-Free Cooking Challenge for a Healthier India A healthy nation begins with healthy food choices. The Drop the Oil Challenge encourages people to reduce excessive oil consumption and adopt nutritious cooking habits for a healthier future. Preparing delicious meals with little or no oil helps lower the risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other lifestyle-related illnesses while preserving the natural taste and nutrition of food. Simple methods such as steaming, boiling, grilling, baking, roasting, and air-frying can create wholesome and tasty meals without excess oil. By choosing fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses, and lean proteins, we can build a healthier lifestyle for ourselves and our families. Every small step matters. Let us accept the Oil-Free Cooking Challenge, inspire others to eat smart, and work together towards a Healthier India, where healthy eating becomes a daily habit and wellness becomes a way of life.