The proposal which was initiated by Delhi State Tobacco Control Cell in September last year was approved by Delhi's chief secretary in May this year, after being cleared by the Food Safety Commissioner, Delhi government officials said.
"It has been almost six months that the file is lying with the L-G and we are awaiting his nod to impose the ban," an official said.
The raw chewable tobacco products include khaini, zarda among others.
According to officials, gutka is also being supplied to retailers in Delhi from neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
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The last day of every month has been declared as a dry day for tobacco by the Delhi government.
The initiative has zero financial implications and aims to sensitise people about the harmful effects of tobacco use by creating a large network.
Those who actively participate in the drive will be given a merit certificate and be termed a bona fide 'Tobacco Aware Citizen of Delhi'. Their names will be included in the Tobacco Aware Citizens of Delhi Directory, he added.
The department has collected email ids from hospitals and educational institutions and is now randomly sending out questions to them to seek their participation in the drive.