<p>All Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across India have been directed to ensure they are tobacco-free to prevent youth access to tobacco, officials said on Tuesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Kendriya Vidyalya Sangathan has directed all the 1,087 schools across India under it make their campuses and surroundings tobacco-free.<br /><br />“The order directs the deputy commissioners to ensure that KVs functioning under their jurisdiction adhere to the rules and also prevent use of tobacco by students, teachers and non-teaching staff in school premises during and after the school hours,” the official said. Schools welcomed the move, saying it will protect youths from exposure to tobacco.<br /><br />Global Youth Tobacco Survey, India Report 2009 shows that nearly 15 per cent Indian youths in the age group of 13-15 years currently use tobacco in one form or the other.</p>
<p>All Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across India have been directed to ensure they are tobacco-free to prevent youth access to tobacco, officials said on Tuesday.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Kendriya Vidyalya Sangathan has directed all the 1,087 schools across India under it make their campuses and surroundings tobacco-free.<br /><br />“The order directs the deputy commissioners to ensure that KVs functioning under their jurisdiction adhere to the rules and also prevent use of tobacco by students, teachers and non-teaching staff in school premises during and after the school hours,” the official said. Schools welcomed the move, saying it will protect youths from exposure to tobacco.<br /><br />Global Youth Tobacco Survey, India Report 2009 shows that nearly 15 per cent Indian youths in the age group of 13-15 years currently use tobacco in one form or the other.</p>
