Tobacco And Gutkha Advertisements May Be Removed From Indian Stadiums! Ever wondered how those tobacco and chewing tobacco ads during cricket matches might be a bad thing? Especially for youngsters who might be tempted to try these harmful products after seeing them on TV?

Shocking Study Reveals the Problem:

A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the World Health Organization (WHO) found something alarming.

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The study showed that a whopping 41.3% of tobacco ads displayed during matches were for smokeless tobacco products! This was during the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

NO TOBACCO OR GUTKA ADS IN STADIUM. 🏟️

– The Union Health Ministry planning to ask the BCCI to stop promoting all Tobacco and Gutka ads in cricket stadiums. (LiveMint). pic.twitter.com/PFX7ReFHzR

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 15, 2024

Health Ministry Steps Up:

Worried about this influence on young people, the Ministry of Health is taking a big step. They’re considering asking the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ban all tobacco and chewing tobacco ads in stadiums.

Focus On Celebrity Endorsements:

Apparently, the Ministry is especially concerned about tobacco ads featuring celebrities. These ads can glamorize these harmful products and make them seem cool to young viewers.

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What Will the BCCI Do?

It remains to be seen what the BCCI decides. Tobacco ads are a major source of income for them.

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