Question : BAN ON ADVERTISEMENT OF TOBACCO



(a) the number of employees engaged in the field of tobacco products likely to be jobless due to ban on its use;

(b) whether the Government have formulated any plan for providing subsistance to their family members;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT (SHRI MUNI LALL)

(a) to (d): There is no proposal to impose any ban on the production and consumption of tobacco products. The proposal is only for prohibiting advertisement of tobacco products and their sale to minors and near specified premises only and smoking in public places.