KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner KupwaraShrikant Balasaheb Suse today flagged off a rally organized under the “Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0” from the DC Office Kupwara to SDH Kupwara.
The event was organized by the Department of Health and witnessed enthusiastic participation from Asha workersstudentsand health officials.
Speaking on the occasionthe Deputy Commissioner said that the “Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0” is an annual initiative aimed at spreading awareness about the ill effects of tobacco consumptionespecially among students and the youth. He added that such awareness activities are crucial to protect society from the harmful consequences of tobacco use.
He emphasized that special focus is being given to tobacco-free educational institutionsand the administration has initiated steps to declare Tobacco-Free Panchayats in the near future. Panchayats fulfilling the prescribed criteria will be formally recognized through Gram Sabhashe added.
The rally concluded successfully with widespread public participation and positive response.
Chief Medical OfficerDr. Masrat WaniMS. SDH KupwaraDy CMOand other health officers were also present on the occasion.
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