Wednesday, January 29, 2020

2020-01-29,Gandhi International School, MEERUT - NTCP 2020 SCHOOL TOBACCO AWARENESS


2020-01-29,Gandhi International School, MEERUT - NTCP 2020 SCHOOL TOBACCO AWARENESS

Volunteer: Manshu Goel and Nitivesh of ICanWin Foundation

Technical/ Medical Expert Dr Pawan Gupta and coordinator Mr Rabindra N Mishra of ICanWin Foundation.

Principal,Mr. Rajesh Kumar Mentioned his own experience from his childhood when he was attracted by the sound of Desi Hukka and tried few puff. And fell unconcios.when he regand his senses and explain elders about the same he was advised to keep away from hukka because its poisonous and addictive. He believes that tobacco in many types attract through sound smoke flavoured etc and one should being trapped.

Tobacco sensitization program is supported by District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC, c/o Chief Medical Officer Meerut, Govt of UP), under the National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) 2019-20 coverage.

Volunteers deliberated on the ill effects of tobacco on the youth, their family members and members in the society, overall health and financial burden in India and explained the relevance of SAVE the Youth – Win Over Tobacco program to control tobacco menace.

“Be Smart Do Not Start” comic booklet on tobacco awareness authored by Dr Pawan Gupta, MS MCH (National President of ICanWin Foundation and Sr Cancer Surgeon) was distributed among the 206 students and teachers; a quiz competition was conducted at the end to which students answered as per their understanding. 




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