A new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), circulated to the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) across districts, outlines the implementation of Tobacco-Free Educational Institution (ToFEI) initiative under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP). Health officials say that most adult tobacco users begin consuming tobacco before the age of 20, making educational institutions critical settings for prevention. Only institutions scoring 90 per cent or above will qualify for the “Tobacco-Free Educational Institution” certification. To monitor compliance, the Health Department will constitute special teams at the block level comprising Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) medical officers, a staff nurse, a pharmacist, an Anwesha counselor, and a Block Health Manager. Every educational institution will also have to constitute a Tobacco Monitoring Committee to ensure that no tobacco products are sold within 100 yards of the campus.