How hard would it be to ban chewing tobacco in India?

This month, Karnataka became the last Indian state to make the manufacture and sale of gutka illegal. The ban's effect on stopping Indians from chewing tobacco is limited. read more

I feel it would be tough if the approach isn't right. Education and awareness is the only key element here. Banning won't work. Chewing tobacco increases the risk of cancer. read more

“The ban on chewing tobacco in Delhi is a first step. We will mount a campaign to curb sales of cigarettes as well.” Bans on harmful substances are hard to enforce (see drugs, etc). read more