While the commerce and agriculture ministries promote tobacco, the health ministry attempts in vain to curb its consumption. By the look of this statement, it is not difficult to conclude that tobacco control does not seem to be one of the government's main priorities. The government of India is no exception. Most governments across the world have shown such indifference. Surely, there is something more here than bureaucratic apathy.
Tobacco lobby is active in India too.
It took two years to get this assent. With its 250 million tobacco consumers, India is sitting on the verge of an unparalleled health crisis.