The Jammu and Kashmir government Thursday said the recently elected sarpanchs and panchs have been empowered to impose fine under Anti-Tobacco act.
A government spokesmen, here said, the decision was disclosed during an anti-tobacco rally and awareness programme held on Wednesday.
The programme was organized by J&K Voluntary Health Association in collaboration with Divisional Administration Kashmir, Civil Defence Organization and. S P Higher Secodary School.
"The volunteers were sensitized about the Tobacco Control Act and rules related to prohibition of smoking at public places," he said.
Shabir Ahmad Lone, Food Inspector Drug Control Organization gave details of the anti-tobacco laws for prohibition of tobacco at Public Places and educational institutions.
He informed that Government has empowered Sarpanchs and Panchs for imposing fine if anyone is found smiking in a public place.
Executive Director J&KVHA, A M Mir gave details about the programme and appreciated the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon for raising the level of awareness about the hazards of cigarettes and other tobacco products, he said.
Famous radio artist Sabir Ayub read out a poem on ill-effects of tobacco, which was highly appreciated by the particpants, he added.
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