TOBACCO SALES PROHIBITED

 TOBACCO SALE PROHIBITED 

Tobacco sale prohibited within 500 m of schools 

The state government  keen on prohibiting tobacco sales within 500 meters schools and other educational institutions , to stop children below 18 years from accessing tobacco products, said Health Minister U. T. Khader on Thursday 

The current rules prohibit sales within 500 meters of schools under the cigarettes and other tobacco products act (COTPA). 

Speaking after inaugurating , a two day regional workshop on the National Tobacco Control programme , organised by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the city , Mr. Khader said, " If we get any complaints from anyone regarding sake within the prohibited area , we will initiate stringent action against the shopkeepers . "

Over 35 participants from 12 states at the workshop , discussed challenges in the implementation of COTPA Act and rules on the first day , will deliberate on developing guidelines for tobacco -free cities on Friday. 

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