Dimapur, Sep. 28 (EMN): To effectively control consumption of tobacco, the deputy commissioner of Kohima, Shanavas C, has suggested more awareness programmes, publicity and activities on ill effects of tobacco.
Shavanas stated this during the district-level coordination committee (DLCC) quarterly meeting of the Kohima tobacco control cell held on September 27 in the conference hall of the DC’s office.
Shanavas, who is also the chairman of DLCC, suggested the members to make solid action plans, finalise the time and date, and see that the follow-up actions are implemented.
“Controlling the misuse of tobacco is a serious business that has to follow strict and correct measures and policies to bring change since it involves human lives,” the DC said and encouraged the members to uphold the resolutions made.
To make the tobacco control programme more effective, Shanavas said more awareness programmes, publicity and activities on the ill-effects of tobacco have to be made.
Meanwhile, the house decided to suggest the School Education department for inclusion of a tobacco control topic in the NBSE syllabus.
It was also decided to use ‘no tobacco’ pledge starting from the next DPDB meeting.
On the occasion, 10th NAP (IR) Bn. Cantonment, Zadima, St. John Bosco School, Khonoma, GMS Chedema, and Christian School, Chedema were awarded certificates for declaring tobacco-free zone, a DIPR report stated.
A powerpoint presentation on activities of district tobacco control cell, Kohima, was made by district nodal officer (NTCP), Kohima, Dr. Arenla Walling, and a tobacco-free declaration was initiated by additional director (dental) and state nodal officer (NTCP) from the directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima.