The University Grants Commission (UGC) on September 11, 2024, issued the notification regarding the Request for the effective implementation of the Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) manual and guidelines.
The following has been stated namely: -
• To make Educational Institutions "Tobacco Free", the Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) guidelines in 2019 was revised which includes creating awareness about harmful effects and long-term health impact of tobacco use amongst the students, teachers, workers and officials in educational institutions.
• The Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) manual and guidelines across all Higher Educational Institutions nationwide is attached to the notification.
• All Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are required to adhere to the guidelines aimed at ensuring that their campuses are free from the use of tobacco, electronic cigarettes, and other addictive substances.
[Notification No. D.O.No.13-19/2024(CPP-II)]
