The Rajasthan Government on Wednesday decided to ban production, storage, distribution and sale of Gutkha in the State.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister, Mr Ashok Gehlot. The ban will come into force after a notification is issued.

In view of the health of people, we decided to ban gutkha. Provision has been made for penalty of Rs 25,000-10 lakh on violation through courts, Mr Gehlot told reporters after the meeting.

The decision will cause a revenue loss of around Rs 125 crore, he said.

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