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Ban Tobacco, Alcohol Advertisements and sales at IPL venues: Health Ministry

Kajal RajputWritten by Kajal Rajput Published On 2025-03-10T17:23:50+05:30  |  Updated On 10 March 2025 5:23 PM IST
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New Delhi: The Directorate General of Health Services (DGH) Atul Goel has asked IPL Chairperson Arun Singh Dhumal to impose a ban on all forms of tobacco and alcohol advertisements, including surrogate advertising and sales, during the upcoming IPL season starting on March 22.

In a letter dated March 5, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Atul Goel said, "India is experiencing a significant burden of Non Communicable diseases- Cardiovascular diseases, Cancer, Chronic Lung Disease, Diabetes, Hypertension etc. which account for more than 70% deaths annually. Tobacco and alcohol use are key risk factors for NCDs.

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We rank second in tobacco-related deaths worldwide; with nearly 14 lakh annual deaths while alcohol is the most common psychoactive substance used by Indians."

According to an ANI report, Directorate General of Health Services said, "This year the IPL Season starts on March 22, The Indian Premier League (IPL) being India's most viewed sports event, direct or indirect promotion of tobacco/alcohol on any platform linked to sports sends a contradictory message to the public about health and fitness''.

Directorate General of Health Services urged the IPL to ban all forms of tobacco/alcohol advertising, including surrogate advertisements">advertisements, within the stadium premises where the games and related IPL games/events are held as well as during telecast sessions on national television

Directorate General of Health Services has also urged IPL to strictly implement regulations regarding the sale of tobacco/alcohol products in all affiliated events and sports facilities.

Directorate General of Health Services has also urged IPL to discourage promotion of sportspersons (including commentators) who directly or indirectly endorse products directly or indirectly linked to alcohol or tobacco.

"Cricket players are role models for the youngsters for promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. IPL, being the largest sports platform in the country, has a social and moral obligation to promote public health and support health initiatives of the government," Directorate General of Health Services said in the letter, reports ANI.

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Kajal Rajput

    Kajal Rajput joined Medical Dialogues as an Correspondent for the Latest Health News Section in 2019. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts from University of Delhi. She manly covers all the updates in health news, hospitals, doctors news, government policies and Health Ministry. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in Contact no. 011-43720751

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