The Indian Premier League 2025 is going to start soon. The first match of IPL 2025 will be played on 22 March. People are very excited about IPL 2025. There is a lot of enthusiasm among customers to watch IPL matches.
The Ministry of Health has taken a big decision before the start of IPL. IPL president Arun Dhumal has written a letter to the League to ban the promotion of all types of tobacco and liquor during the broadcast and during the broadcast. The 18th season of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 22, when the Royal Challengers will host Bangalore at the defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders Eden Gardens.
In a letter to Dhumal, Director General of Health Services Atul Goyal said that since cricketers are ideal for youth in India, they should not directly or indirectly advertise products related to alcohol or tobacco. Goyal wrote, “IPL should be strictly implemented inside the stadium, where matches and related IPL matches are held, and during the broadcast sessions on national television, all types of tobacco/liquor advertisements including surrogate advertisements.
The letter stated, “Discourage the promotion of players (including commentators) that directly or indirectly support products associated with alcohol or tobacco.” IPL is very popular in the country and as a result advertisers are also attracted.
“Non-communicable diseases in India are a major burden of heart disease, cancer, chronic lung disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc., which is responsible for more than 70% of deaths annually. Tobacco and alcohol consumption is the major risk factors for NCDs. We are the second place in tobacco related deaths around the world; about 14 lakh annual deaths are the most anniversary of the world, while alcohol is the most commonly used by Indians”. Said further. Goyal wrote that it is “moral obligation” of cricketers to promote public health.
He said, “Cricketers are ideal for youth to promote healthy and active lifestyle. IPL is the biggest sports platform in the country, so it is its social and moral obligation to promote public health and support the government’s health initiatives.” IPL has become one of the most popular sports leagues in the country. According to a report, the brand value of the League is now US $ 12 billion.
