Nubra, Nov 2 (JKNS): The 60 day Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 4.0 was formally launched from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Nubra District, in the presence of Deputy Commissioner, Nubra, Sh. Mukul Beniwal, IAS, and Senior Superintendent of Police, Nubra, Sh. Stanzin Losal, JKPS.
The 60 day campaign aims to intensify awareness and preventive efforts against tobacco consumption, particularly among youth and adolescents.The campaign focuses on promoting tobacco free educational institutions and public spaces, strengthening COTPA enforcement and encouraging community participation to make the district tobacco free.
Addressing the gathering, DC Nubra emphasised the adverse health effects of tobacco consumption and the susceptibility of adolescents and youth to tobacco use. He called upon the participants to actively contribute as campaign ambassadors by disseminating awareness and supporting efforts towards making Nubra District tobacco free.
SSP Nubra emphasised the importance of abstaining from smoking and other tobacco products, underscoring the need for effective enforcement of COTPA provisions.He called upon the participants to adopt tobacco free lifestyles and actively contribute towards building tobacco-free families, villages and, ultimately, a tobacco free Nubra District.
BMO Nubra, Dr. Stanzin Phantog and Dr. Shabbir Ahmed, Consultant Physician, briefed the gathering on the core objectives of the campaign and the adverse health effects of tobacco consumption.
On the occasion, DC Nubra administered a pledge to abstain from the use of tobacco and related products.An awareness rally was subsequently organised through Diskit Market, with participants carrying posters and raising slogans to promote a tobacco free society.
