District Tobacco Control Cell Dimapur (DTCCD) has asked all institutions in Dimapur districts in general and tobacco free schools and colleges in particular to conduct activities on May 31, to mark World no Tobacco day in their respective schools and colleges like last year under the theme “WNTD is Tobacco and heart diseases” reflecting the increasing trend of the incidence of cardio-vascular diseases attributing to tobacco use.
In a press release, NTCP district officer Dr. C Tetseo said that DTCCD will provide certificates for competitions to be conducted on that day and if institutions require resource persons, the requirement may be communicated to DTCC by May 29.
The official function will be held in Green Wood Higher Secondary School at 10:30 a.m. which will be followed by spot poster/ painting competition on the theme. Each school has been entitled to send two students and cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. The competition will start from 9:30 a.m.
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