New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) The ministries of Education and Health and Family Welfare will launch the 'Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 (TFYC 3.0)' on Thursday to create a tobacco-free learning environment and protect the health of young citizens across India, according to officials.

Tobacco use continues to be a major public health challenge, claiming over 13 lakh lives annually in India. The Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-2019) reported that 8.4 per cent of students aged 13–15 years currently use tobacco products, with an average initiation age of just 10 years.

"Recognizing the vulnerability of youth, the Government has adopted a whole-of-government approach to address this issue through sustained awareness, prevention, and enforcement measures. This 60-day national campaign (TFYC 3.0) s

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