Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Haryana Leads in Tobacco Control Efforts
Haryana has done a great job in controlling tobacco use.
They have made over 12,800 schools and colleges tobacco-free.
The state is in second place in the country for getting people to promise not to use tobacco.
They have also made 1,128 villages tobacco-free.
The government has fined people who break the rules and has helped over 20,000 people quit tobacco.
They have done many activities to teach people about the dangers of tobacco.
Haryana is working hard to make the state healthier by reducing tobacco use.
Haryana has declared 12,865 educational institutions tobacco-free under the ToFEI Guidelines.
The state secured the second position nationally in tobacco control pledges under the NTCP.
1,128 villages have been declared tobacco-free, showcasing Haryana's commitment to a healthier future.
3,848 violators were fined under COTPA, 2003, with ₹1.82 lakh collected in fines.
Tobacco Cessation Centres provided counselling and treatment to 20,414 tobacco users.
- Who
- Haryana government and public
- What
- Tobacco control initiatives and achievements
- When
- First two quarters of financial year 2025–26
- Where
- Haryana, India
- Why
- To create a tobacco-free society and protect future generations
- Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions
- 12,865
- Tobacco Control Pledges
- Second position nationally
- Tobacco-Free Villages
- 1,128 villages
- Violators Challaned
- 3,848
- Fines Collected
- ₹1.82 lakh
- Electronic Cigarette Cases
- 6 cases, 33 stocks seized
- Tobacco Users Counselled
- 20,414
- Awareness Activities
- 13,524 educational institutions evaluated, 10,500 pledge sessions, 4,255 school rallies, 4,633 awareness competitions