Dimapur, Nov. 16 (EMN): The Mon district tobacco control cell (DTCC) organised a one-day training on the guidelines for implementation of Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) for teachers and officers from Police and Education departments at DRDA conference hall in Mon town on November 15.
An update from DTCC, Mon, informed that Dr. Amenla, junior dental specialist at District Hospital, Mon, has highlighted on the harmful effects of tobacco consumption. She stressed on the passive and third-hand smoking.
She also highlighted on the effects of chewing betel nuts and stated that use of betel nuts increase the risk of cancer especially mouth cancer.
E Nyeamying Konyak, district consultant of DTCC Mon, briefed the participants about the guidelines of ToFEI and emphasised on the role of the school management and authorities for the effective implementation of ToFEI guidelines. She also highlighted on the provisions of COTPA 2003 in relation to educational institution and its penalties.
Nyeamying Konyak also introduced tobacco-free App to the participants. She explained that through the App, educational institution could use a self-evaluation scorecard to declare the school as tobacco-free and also report a violation of COTPA 2003.
Bejem, AEO of Mon, in her concluding remark encouraged the participants to share their learning to others at their respective schools. She also urged the school management to ensure that no shop should sell tobacco products near 100 yards of educational institution.
The programme was chaired by Kenie Thong, counselor at District Hospital, Mon.