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Ramadoss calls for self-imposition of ban 

Welcoming the Supreme Court green signal to his anti-smoking notification, Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday called for “self-imposition” of the ban. “From October 2, smoking in public places, which also includes private buildings, is banned. This is to encourage people to reduce smoking and eventually quit, as well as for employees to have every right to a smoke-free atmosphere. My appeal is not to wait for enforcing agencies to do it but self-impose the ban,” said the minister. . . .

The Union Government will bring out print and electronic media advertisements to make people aware of the new notification and a website -- www.secondhandsmokeskills.in -- will go live from October 2.

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