The District Level Coordination Committee meeting, with the aim of effective implementation of section 4, 5, 6 and 7 of COTPA Act, 2003, was conducted on 11th November at DC’s Conference hall, Kiphire.

The committee also decided to form an enforcement team and officially they will function as flying squad in the District. The team will be visiting shops from time to time and fine will be imposed on the defaulters.

District Nodal Officer, NTCP Kiphire, Dr. N Moa Jamir informed that posters were pasted in all the offices and institutions to create awareness among the public. He also informed that the committee will select “Tobacco Free Institutions” within the District and they will be given certificate during the Statehood Day celebration on 1st December 2021.

(Wangshikokla, IA Kiphire)