Complete ban on Gutkha, Pan Masala and Khaini in Odisha! Strict action will be taken against making, selling and possessing from January 22, government issued order

Bhubaneswar: Taking a historic step towards the health of the people of the state, the Odisha government has announced a complete ban on all types of tobacco and pan masala products from 22 January 2026. Now there will be a strict ban on the manufacture, sale, storage and distribution of deadly intoxicants like Gutkha, Pan Masala, Khaini, Zarda, Beedi and cigarettes in the entire state. The state health department has issued official orders in this regard, the aim of which is to save the people of the state from deadly diseases like cancer.

All these things are banned, see the complete list

According to the new rules of the government, all the following things are now banned:

• All types of chewing tobacco: Complete ban on Gutkha, Pan Masala, Zarda and Khaini.
• Aromatic and Flavored Products: Any kind of scented or flavored tobacco products will no longer be sold.
• All types of packing: Whether tobacco is being sold in packets or loose, both will be illegal.
• Nicotine containing foods: Any food item which contains tobacco or nicotine cannot be sold under any name.
• All oral products: This ban is applicable on all products used directly by mouth (Oral Tobacco).

Why was this big decision taken? 5 big reasons

The Health Department has cited several serious health concerns as the reason behind this ban:

1. Biggest cause of cancer: Products like gutkha, khaini and zarda are the biggest causes of mouth and throat cancer. WHO has also considered them fatal.
2. Risk of many serious diseases: Due to their consumption, the risk of getting fatal diseases of stomach, kidney and lungs increases manifold.
3. Hazardous consumption in Odisha: in the state approximately 42% Adults use smokeless tobacco at a rate almost double the national average.
4. Bad impact on youth: These products easily captivate children and youth, causing them to become addicted at an early age.
5. Harmful elements are found: Products like pan masala and betel nut contain dangerous ingredients that gradually destroy health.

Aim to make ‘Tobacco Free Odisha’

Odisha government has completely ‘tobacco free’ Have geared up to make it. This big decision has been taken under the guidelines of the Supreme Court and the strict rules of FSSAI. Government officials believe that this time this ban will be implemented more strictly than before in the state. The government has appealed to the general public to follow this rule so that deadly diseases like cancer can be prevented and a healthy and safe Odisha can be created for the coming generations.