BANDIPORA: The Health Department, District Bandipora, organised an awareness rally under Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 today to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and promote a healthy, tobacco-free society.
The rally was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib. She emphasised the need for active youth participation in the fight against tobacco and substance abuse, urging students to make informed and healthy lifestyle choices.
The rally commenced from Ranger Khan Chowk and culminated at Gulshan Chowk Park, Bandipora, with a message urging young people to stay away from tobacco and nicotine products.
On the occasion, Chief Medical Officer Bandipora, Dr Bhajan Kour and District Nodal Officer, National Tobacco Control Programme, Dr Nabeel sensitised the students about hazards of Tobacco on human health.
Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Bandipora, Dr. Bhajan Kour, administered the tobacco-free pledge to the participants, who collectively resolved to stay away from tobacco and nicotine products and actively contribute towards creating a healthier, tobacco-free society.
The campaign highlighted the serious health consequences of tobacco use, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory illnesses and other lifestyle-related complications. Participants were encouraged to adopt healthy habits and actively contribute towards making Bandipora tobacco-free.
The initiative is being undertaken under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), with a special focus on preventing tobacco use among youth and strengthening community participation in tobacco control efforts.
The rally concluded with a collective appeal to the younger generation to become ambassadors of a tobacco-free society.
