The Golaghat district administration, inspector of schools and district elementary education officer have jointly declared all schools under its jurisdiction tobacco free.

According to the declaration, usage and sale of all tobacco products in any form within a radius of 100 yards (91.44 metres) from the outer boundary of educational institutions are prohibited.

Anyone found violating the declaration will have to pay a fine of up to Rs 200 under section 6 (b) of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003.