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- The Institute prohibits consumption of tobacco in any form in its premises
- As a policy smoking is prohibited inside the campus and this is communicated to all students in the form of circulars
- Anti Smoking signages are kept at strategic locations in the campus
- Many awareness programs and educational interactions are organised through students clubs and chapters on Substance Abuse
Ref: VIT/Regr./2021/496
December 30, 2021
CIRCULAR
Sub: Prohibiting the Consumption of Tobacco and Tobacco products in the campus –
Notification – Reg.
***In continuation to the circulars dated July 15, 2016, December 31, 2018 and December 30, 2019, it is strongly reiterated that, consumption of Tobacco and Tobacco products in any form is prohibited within the campus.
As per the Government’s Notification selling of tobacco products in a radius of 100m of academic buildings is prohibited. Also, smoking in public places is an offence and punishable.
It is hereby informed that the Narcotic Intelligence Bureau (NIB) CID teams are searching the shops in and around VIT campus at a regular interval for banned substances. Vellore police will also make surprise visits to nearby shops and residential areas to identify any banned substances are being sold and are empowered to enquire any person.
Students are advised not to be involved in any such activity.
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Smoke-free policy – Display Boards
