National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Jadavpur University, Jadavpur (Kolkata) organised a training programme on the issue of tobacco epidemic for its Programme Officers along with student volunteers. Sambandh Health Foundation(SHF) provided technical support for ‘Pledge for Life – Tobacco Free Youth Campaign’ along with Narayana Superspeciality Hospital Howrah, Epson India Private Limited and Windows Production.
This was part of an action plan made for NSS activities for the academic year 2019-2020 which includes tobacco free oath for all students, NSS Rural camps, various anti-tobacco activities and competitions, informed Dr. Sanjay Gopal Sarkar, Joint Registrar Jadavpur University.
The Programme Officers and Volunteers were made aware about ill effects of tobacco, Cancer prevention, Tobacco Free Educational Institutions and COTPA implementation in the workshop, informed Dr. Sourav Datta, Cancer Surgeon with Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Howrah.
Youth and Sports Ministry, Govt. of India is taking major initiative to address huge health issues caused by tobacco usage through National Service Scheme (NSS) in West Bengal. Regional Directorate and State National Service Scheme (NSS) plan for Pledge for life – Tobacco Free Youth Campaign in West Bengal, informed Sanjay Seth, Trustee & Head Tobacco Control.
Dr. Sanjay Gopal Sarkar, Joint Registrar Jadavpur University, said, “We are enthusiastic to work in this area because we are shocked to hear the number of Bengalis being killed by tobacco every year. It must be in the top priority. There are 32 NSS Units of Jadhavpur University and in the state there are 1093 Units. If they all mobilize community to prevent youth initiation of tobacco products, this will bring a remarkable change in the society. We are committed to work for this noble cause. He further added that we will make Jadavpur University tobacco free.”
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