New Mobile App to Curb Re-use of Used Cooking Oil to Be Launched in Three Months: Health Minister U.T. Khader

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Bengaluru : Health Minister U.T. Khader announced that a dedicated mobile application aimed at preventing the hazardous re-use of used cooking oil will be rolled out within the next three months.

Addressing reporters, the Minister explained that the primary objective of the application is to closely monitor bulk cooking oil procurement and usage, particularly across hotels and restaurants. He emphasized that repeatedly reusing cooking oil poses severe adverse health risks to consumers.

Underscoring the dangers of reheated oil, Khader stated that his vision as Health Minister is not to increase the number of hospitals, but rather to reduce the need for them by preventing illnesses at the root. He affirmed that his core goal over the next decade is to bring down the number of patients and significantly improve overall public health standards.

The mobile platform is designed to systematically collect, track, and audit data pertaining to commercial cooking oil purchases and consumption. In its initial pilot phase, the initiative will be launched across four major cities in Karnataka—Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, and Hubballi, the Minister added.