date:Sep 08, 2012
s is, therefore, not available with this ministry.
In compliance with the direction given by Supreme Court in the matter of Ankur Gutkha Vs. Indian Asthma Society (SLP 16308/2007), a comprehensive study on the contents of gutkha, tobacco, pan masala and similar articles manufactured in the country and harmful effects of consumption of such articles was prepared by National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW), New Delhi, in consultation with ministry of health family welfare (MoHFW)