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Health Ministry Asks IPL To Ban Direct And Indirect Ads Promoting Alcohol, Tobacco

By IANS News March 10, 2025 • 16:30 PM View: 534

Indian Premier League: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has asked officials at the Indian Premier League to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol advertisements from upcoming sports events.

Notably, the letter by Prof. (Dr.) Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services urges Arun Singh Dhumal, Chairperson, IPL, to regulate tobacco and alcohol advertisements including surrogate advertisements and sales during the upcoming cricket season, slated to begin on March 22.

The ban extends both to stadium premises as well as a live telecast on television.

TAGS Health Ministry Family Welfare Indian Premier League Atul Goel Director General Health Services Arun Singh Dhumal

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