Maharashtra Bans Tobacco For A Year

The Maharashtra government’s one-year ban on tobacco came into effect on July 20.

The Maharashtra government had issued a ban on tobacco and all related products in the state on July 15. The ban came in effect starting July 20.

Maharashtra Govt to ban all forms of chewing #tobacco, flavored pan masala, supari #TobaccoBan #Health @TheQuint pic.twitter.com/fi4QnLnmuu

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As a part of the one year ban, all products made from tobacco and beetel-nut will be banned in Maharashtra.

Dr Harshadeep Kamble, Food Safety Commissioner of Maharashtra State Food and Drug Administration, issued a statement on July 15.