A survey conducted by Think Change Forum (TCF) reveals that 96% of Indian students aged between 14-17 years were not aware that vapes and electronic devices are banned in India, while 89% of them were not aware of their harmful effects. Titled "Ideas for an Addiction-Free India," the survey covered 1007 students in public schools in six cities across India and found that 52% of those who were not aware of the harmful effects of vaping perceived it as “completely harmless” and viewed it as a fashionable activity.