The youngsters of the city learned about the adverse effects of tobacco during an event organised on Wednesday. An event observing the World No Tobacco Day was held at Regional Science Centre.
Under the event, various programmes were held which included a popular lecture, film screening and quiz competition. Notably, the World No Tobacco Day was organised by Regional Science Centre in collaboration with Chief Medical and Health Office (CMHO) and Janashakti Yuva Kalyan, Mahila Evam Balvikas Samiti, Bhopal. A crowd of 200 people along with as many as 150 school students from various schools of the city were present on the occasion.
The programme began with the popular talk. It was addressed by Bl Nema, President, Janashakti Yuva Kalyan, Mahila Evam Bal Vikas Samiti, Bhopal. He was also present as the Chief Guest for the function. While addressing the audience, Nema emphasized on the adverse effects of tobacco. He highlighted on health issues through a PPT presentation.
The talk was followed by screening of short films on 'Harmful Effects of Tobacco and Smoking'. During the event a questionnaire was also held. Students asked their different queries which were clarified by Dr. Rashmi Jain.
The event concluded with an Open House Quiz was conducted at the end of the programme and prizes were given on the spot to the winners. All the participants were given participation certificates by the dignitaries.
Dr. Sudhir Jaisani, CMHO, Bhopal, Dr. Ashwini Malhotra from Bansal Hospital, Dr. Rashmi Jain, Dist. Epidemiologist, Bhopal, Hari Ram Ahirwar, DC, Janabhiyaan, Bhopal and Prabal Roy Project Coordinator RSC Bhopal were also present on the occasion.