Despite a nationwide ban enacted in 2019, electronic cigarettes, or vapes, are reportedly still being sold openly in Chandigarh markets. Studies indicate e-cigarettes contain harmful chemicals, are carcinogenic, and can lead to lung and heart diseases. Experts warn that adolescents using e-cigarettes are more likely to start smoking conventional cigarettes, suggesting vapes act as a gateway to traditional smoking. The ban prohibits the production, sale, and distribution of these devices due to health concerns.