DC Bandipora Leads Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 Awareness Rally
Mir Aatif
Bandipora, Nov 5 (KINS): The Health Department Bandipora organised an awareness rally on Thursday under the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 to educate students and the general public about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and promote a tobacco-free society.
The rally, held under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, started from Ranger Khan Chowk and concluded at Gulshan Chowk Park. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Bandipora, DySP Bandipora, nursing students from different institutions and other participants took part in the event.
Nursing students from various institutions participated actively in the rally and played an important role in making the programme a success. Their participation reflected the involvement of educational and healthcare institutions in spreading awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.
During the programme, speakers emphasised the need to make educational institutions and public places tobacco-free. They highlighted the importance of protecting young people from tobacco addiction and urged students to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco among their families, peers and communities.
The participation of health and police officials underscored the importance of coordination among different departments in preventing tobacco use and promoting public health.
Participants called for collective efforts to discourage tobacco consumption, promote healthy lifestyle choices and protect future generations from tobacco-related health risks.
The campaign aims to strengthen public awareness and encourage community participation in creating a tobacco-free environment.
