(a) whether the Union Government proposes to impose a total ban on the use of
arecanut products as it affects the health of the people; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the rehabilitation programme for the people who
are totally dependent on it for their livelihood?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES AND
PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI HARISH RAWAT)
(a) & (b): The proposal to impose a total ban on the use of arecanut products
has not been initiated by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Ministry of
Health & Family Welfare.