Uttarakhand Govt Imposes One-Year Ban on Gutkha and Tobacco Products
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Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the state government has imposed a one-year ban on the sale of gutkha, paan masala and tobacco products, stressing the need to curb addiction and protect the younger generation.
Explaining the decision, Dhami said the matter is reviewed every year and the adverse effects of narcotic substances necessitate steps to restrict their use.
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He said, “This is reviewed every year, and after the review, the conclusion that emerges is that all these things need to be stopped. The adverse effects of narcotic substances are evident to all of us, and there should be a curb on them. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also has a clear goal and resolve to prevent the country’s new generation from going astray due to addiction. If the new generation veers in the wrong direction, it will undoubtedly have a negative impact on the nation’s future. Uttarakhand is the land of the gods, and we are advancing this effort at every level.”
On the administrative measures discussed during a high-level meeting with officials, Dhami said the government would focus on restoring normalcy after the monsoon, addressing road damage and resolving public grievances through greater field-level engagement.
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