Rotary Club of Dharamshala and Innerwheel Club Join Forces to Promote Tobacco Control and COTPA Act 2003 Awareness
EDITOR-IN-CHIEFHR MEDIA NETWORK
The Rotary Club of Dharamshala, in collaboration with the Innerwheel Club of Dharamshala, took a significant stride in the battle against rampant tobacco use by hosting a seminar on September 12, 2023, at 3:00 pm.
- This event, held at the Superintendent of Police Kangra’s office in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, aimed to raise awareness about Tobacco Control and the COTPA Act 2003 (Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act).
The seminar tackled the pressing issue of tobacco consumption, a major public health concern in India.
It provided a platform for community leaders, healthcare professionals, and concerned citizens to converge and discuss the dire health consequences of tobacco use and the legal framework offered by the COTPA Act 2003.
During the seminar, experts presented startling statistics concerning tobacco-related illnesses and their economic toll on families and society as a whole.
They stressed the significance of enforcing the COTPA Act 2003, which restricts tobacco sales to minors, mandates graphic health warnings on tobacco products, and bans smoking in public spaces.
Members of the Rotary Club of Dharamshala expressed their dedication to raising awareness and collaborating with local authorities to implement anti-tobacco initiatives effectively.
They urged the community to back tobacco control efforts and promote a healthier environment.
This seminar marked a pivotal step in diminishing tobacco use in the region, safeguarding the well-being of Dharamshala’s residents, and ensuring adherence to the COTPA Act 2003.
It underscored the Rotary Club’s unwavering commitment to positively impacting public health and community well-being.
