Haryana Government bans sale of Tobacco and intoxicating substances within 100 yards of schools

The Haryana Directorate of School Education has banned the sale of tobacco, gutkha, and intoxicating substances within 100 yards of schools across the state. Officials and school heads are directed to monitor compliance, with violators facing police and panchayat action. This move follows the 2024 law banning hookah bars, reinforcing Haryana’s commitment to public health and youth safety.