BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA: In a bid to curb the sale and consumption of tobacco and nicotine-containing products, the Odisha government has issued a complete ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and consumption of gutka and all food products containing tobacco and nicotine.
Products Affected by the Ban:
- Gutka
- Pan masala
- Zarda
- Khaini
- Other tobacco- and nicotine-containing products
Exemptions:
- Cigarettes
- Bidis
Background:
The existing gutkha ban in Odisha, which has been in force since 2013, has been modified to include a complete ban on the sale and consumption of tobacco- and nicotine-containing products.
Impact:
The new ban is expected to have a significant impact on the sale and consumption of tobacco and nicotine-containing products in the state.