Tobacco Act awareness in Kanglung community

Bhutan Tobacco Act and its subsequent implementation triggered debates and many are in complete bewilderment over severity of punishment meted to the accused. While debates go on, this small pilot study of community around Sherubtse College is conducted to find out how aware the people are of the Tobacco Act which was recently legislated. The paper will not analyze the policy documents and stakeholders actions. It will neither contradict nor interpret the Act. This paper will make an attempt to find the community’s awareness level and their views on the Act in general.