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Jump to full article: The Times of India, 2009-10-29
Intro: The hype surrounding ban on smoking at public places seems to have vanished into thin air. A recent survey shows that the ban has not been effectively implemented since it came into effect in October last year. The nationwide survey conducted by Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) with 11 partner organisations found that over 60% of the bars and restaurants flouted anti-smoking rules.
At least 211 public places were surveyed of which 127 flouted the law. "Our teams spent close to an hour at these bars and restaurants and measured the air quality using a small device. It highlights the fact that there are places where smoking in closed space is allowed. It is the non-smokers who are at a risk. There is an urgent need to take stringent action against clubs, bars, restaurants etc which flout the law,'' said Bhavna Mukhopadhyay, executive director, VHAI.
What's worrisome is the fact that the level of fine particles at these places was 32 times higher than the permissible limit. "
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