Despite steps to curb tobacco consumption and de-addiction centres, about eight percent of children in the 13-15 age group are under the influence of tobacco in Chhattisgarh.
A total 39.1 percent of the state’s Population uses tobacco, said Dr Kamlesh Jain, the state nodal officer, National Tobacco Control Programme.
Jain said the Centre has issued guidelines for tobacco-free educational institutions. These guidelines are to be
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