Ban of smoking in the public: A good step taken by govt.

The ban on smoking and use of other tobacco products in public places came into effect from Aug 7. Nepalnews asks general public how hopeful they are about the implementation of the ban:

Monday, 13 September 2010 16:39

The ban on public smoking is not going to be implemented at all. Smokers will easily flout the regulations. The government’s failure to implement the regulations will be seem in no time. Suresh Khanal, jobholder Common citizens also have a responsibility for effective implementation of the ban on public smoking and tobacco use. There must be massive awareness campaign to make the smokers aware. Binita Dahal, student Now the ban is in place officially. Those caught while smoking in public must be punished. Everybody should cooperate. Purna Magar, jobholder The government has made a welcome move, but its implementation will be tough. Unless tobacco companies are scrapped use of tobacco products in public places will not be implemented. Meetra Tiwari, trader Let’s hope the ban will be implemented. Surendra Chaudhary, driver Introducing laws does not automatically stop smoking and use of other tobacco products in public places. The government should rather ban the production and sale of tobacco products. Sabitri Chalise, govt employee