Karnataka Bans Sale, Consumption Of Hookah Citing Public Health

Bengaluru: In an effort to protect the “public health and youth”, the Karnataka government on Thursday announced a statewide ban sale and consumption of hookah citing he serious health risks associated” with it, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said.

Taking to social media, Dinesh Gundu Rao said, “Statewide ban on hookah to protect public health and youth. Given the serious health risks associated with hookah smoking, we have taken decisive action by banning hookah smoking across the state”.

“In light of this concern, we are implementing a ban on hookah smoking in Karnataka by amending the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA). Our government is working to build a safer and healthier environment for our future generations,” he added.