On occasion of 'World No Tobacco Day', an awareness program on cigarettes and other Tobacco products was observed at DB’s Court Shamator on 31st May 2025.
The program was organized by the District Administration and District Hub for Empowerment of Women, Department of Social Welfare in collaboration with Health & Social Welfare Department and Police.
In his speech, the guest speaker, Mekato J Aye, EAC Shamator spoke about the health effects of tobacco consumption in life. Dr. Ezra Anar, MO CHC, Shamator administered an oath on say no to tobacco, while prohibition of trade and distribution Act 2003 (COTPA) was explain by Renithung Lotha, ASI DEF, Shamator. The program was successfully conducted with active participants from NGOs and representatives of government departments.
(Makamchem Yimkhiung, IA Shamator)
