The National Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 was launched across Nagaland under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), with simultaneous programmes held in multiple districts, including Dimapur, Mokokchung, Longleng, Kiphire, Zunheboto, Wokha and Mon. The 60-day campaign aims to educate and empower young people to quit tobacco use and promote a tobacco-free lifestyle.

In Dimapur, the campaign was launched by Dr Tinojongshi Chang, Deputy Commissioner and Chairman, NTCP Dimapur, at C-Edge College. Addressing the gathering, Dr Chang highlighted that India is the second largest producer of tobacco in the world and underscored the financial and health burdens of tobacco-related diseases. He urged youth to make informed choices and actively spread anti-tobacco messages within their comm

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