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Early Times Report
Jammu, Sept 30: National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) was organized by SPMR College of Commerce in collaboration with District Health Society, Jammu.
The programme was initiated by Prof. Savita Jamwal by welcoming the guests. The resource persons of the programme were Dr. Mridula Singh (Divisional Nodal Officer NTCP) and Shiveta Raina (Co-ordinator NTCP).
The aim of the programme conducted was to sensitise the youth which are the future of the country, regarding the ill effects and hazards of tobacco consumption and the legislation of tobacco. It was a part of awareness campaign for educational institutions under NTCP.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mridula Singh talked about the prevalence of tobacco use in the society and also highlighted the various ill effects of tobacco and its other related products like hookah, e-cigarettes etc. She also discussed the provisions of various sections of COTPA-2003 (Act).
Addressing the staff and the students, Dr Anil Gupta Principal of the college said that tobacco and other drugs are menace for humanity and it is pity that people of all ages are fast becoming victims of drug addiction which is causing a lot of damage to their health and in many cases even leading to death.
Others present on the occasion were Prof. Archana Koul, Prof. Sandhiya Bhardwaj, Prof. Joginder, Prof. Rajni Bala, Prof. Sarabjeet Kour, Prof. Rishu Mahajan and Prof. Anjana Chib. |
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