Punjab, located in the northwestern region of India, has done commendable campaigns against tobacco and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it had decided to honor Punjab for the work.
The award would be given on May 31, the day observed as 'World No Tobacco Day'.
The WHO lauded the state's efforts for taking measures to curb the usage of tobacco in any form and launching a sustained campaign to educate the masses besides taking punitive measures to punish offenders, a statement said.
Delhi Government Urges High Court to Allow Action Against Tobacco Manufacturers
Government of Delhi had issued a notification in March 2015 that banned the sale, purchase and storage of all forms of chewable tobacco.
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Punjab Health Minister Surjit Kumar Jayani said the state was the first to impose complete ban on sale of loose cigarettes.
Source: Medindia
Directorate of Health Services in India Take Efforts to Ensure 'Tobacco-free Kashmir'
Health officials order 'No Smoking' signs and ban sale of tobacco products within 100 meters of buildings under health department to make Kashmir smoke-free.
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