World No Tobacco Day
2024-05-31
31-05-2024:The NSS Unit and Department of English Government Degree College (GDC) Qazigund in collaboration with Chairman Tehsil Legal Service Committee Qazigund, organized a programme to commemorate World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2024. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Shri. Anjeet Singh (Judicial Magistrate Munsiff Court Qazigund and Chairman Tehsil Legal Service Committee Qazigund). The event aimed to shed light on the harmful effects of tobacco use, with the theme for the year 2024 being "Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference."
The programme commenced with the introductory remarks presented by the Principal, Prof. G. R.Verma. At the outset he welcomed the chief guest and other dignitaries. In his address the Principal underscored the detrimental impact of tobacco on health. He elaborated on the harmful effects of nicotine and explained how it contributes to severe health issues. Prof. Verma passionately urged students to refrain from tobacco use and to embrace healthy, progressive lifestyles that would enable them to become better citizens.
During the event, the guest speaker, Adv.Amir Hamid Wani, extensively discussed the risks to health and well-being of individuals and communities due to tobacco consumption. He likened smoking to a drawn-out form of self-destruction and emphasized that refraining from tobacco consumption is both a moral and religious obligation. Through examples from recent cases of tobacco and drug abuse he spoke about the terrible effects that this addiction can have on the society as a whole. The students also participated actively in the programme, with Izhan Wani, Jasir Wani, and Ifrah Nazir delivering speeches. They highlighted the detrimental effects of tobacco on both the physical health and social lives of young people.
The Programme Coordinator , Prof. Nehad Kaniz Fatima (HoD.English), also deliberated on the harrowing statistics regarding tobacco consumption. She also spoke about this year’s theme “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference” and highlighted the targeted advertisements that often lead to children and youth being driven into this addiction. Prof. Aufaq Ahmad Zargar (HoD Computer Science) and Prof. Rameez Ahmad Shah (HoD. Environmental Science) also urged the students to desist from tobacco use and other such practices that are harmful to their well-being.
The event concluded with all participants pledging to abstain from tobacco and inspire others to do the same. By raising awareness and educating youth about tobacco's dangers and the tactics
employed by the industry, the programme aimed to empower them to make informed health decisions and protect children from tobacco's harmful influence.
Later, Prof. Showkat Ahmad Malik, NSS Programme Coordinator and HoD Education, spoke about the detrimental effects of tobacco. He emphasized how tobacco is harmful, becoming a burden for entire families and how it has severe impacts on youth. The pervasive use of tobacco disrupts household harmony and poses significant health risks, particularly to younger generations. He urged students and NSS volunteers to become aware of the dangers of tobacco, to actively avoid it, and to act as community volunteers advocating against its use. Prof. Malik also presented the vote of thanks, he not only expressed gratitude but also called for policy changes at both government and institutional levels to combat the targeted marketing of tobacco to young people, striving to eliminate this menace.
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