Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Telangana Reports Few E-Cigarette Violations, Health Ministry Reports
The Health Ministry reported on e-cigarette violations in India.
From 2021 to 2025, Telangana had a few violations, while Maharashtra had the most.
The government passed a law called PECA-2019 to stop the sale and use of e-cigarettes.
Customs officials are working hard to stop e-cigarettes from being smuggled into the country.
The Ministry also has a campaign to educate people about the dangers of tobacco.
You can report online if you see e-cigarettes being sold or advertised illegally.
Telangana reported six PECA violations between 2021-2025.
Maharashtra had the highest PECA violations with 229 cases.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) enacted PECA-2019 to prohibit e-cigarettes.
Customs officials use various methods to prevent e-cigarette smuggling.
The Ministry launched a portal to report online violations of PECA-2019 and COTPA-2003.
- Who
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- What
- Reports on violations of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA)-2019
- When
- From 2021-2025
- Where
- Telangana and various states across India
- Why
- To provide an update on the enforcement of the PECA-2019
- PECA Violations in Telangana (2021-2025)
- 6
- Total Cases in India (2021-2025)
- 384
- Highest Violations (State)
- Maharashtra (229 cases)
- Legislation
- Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA)-2019
- Ministry's Campaign
- Annual tobacco free youth campaign
- Reporting Portal
- Online portal for PECA and COTPA violations