World No Tobacco Day 2024: Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | World No Tobacco Day 2024 |
| Organizer | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India |
| Theme | "Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference" |
| Key Speaker | Union Health Secretary, Shri Apurva Chandra |
| Focus Areas for 2024 | - Enforcement of COTPA 2003 - Public awareness campaigns - Tobacco-free educational institutions - Tobacco-free villages |
| Brand Ambassador | PV Sindhu (Indian badminton player) |
| New Initiative | Operational Guidelines for Establishing Tobacco Cessation Centres in Medical Institutions |
| Objective of Cessation Centres | Educate medical students, enhance quit rates among tobacco users, universalize cessation services |