In order to discourage the consumption of tobacco products by the public, especially the younger generation of state, the Government today vide circular number HD/Coord/27/2017 dated 24/07/2017 has put a complete ban on the sale (including online sale) manufacture, distribution, trade, import and advertisement of Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS)/e-Cigarettes in the state with immediate effect.
Hon’ble Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat said that J&K is the fifth state in the country to implement such ban which will be a landmark moment in anti-tobacco measures initiated by the Government while as Hon’ble Minister of State for Health & Medical Education, Asiea Naqash stated that the Government is very serious and committed in implementing tobacco control measures across state.