Signature drive, rally mark World No Tobacco Day in Coimbatore
The event was inaugurated near Race Course by Collector Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar and City Police Commissioner A. Saravana Sunder. The aim was to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco and encourage healthy, tobacco-free living.
After the inauguration, an awareness pledge was administered to participants. District Health Officer Balusamy, and several other government officials joined the event.
The Collector stressed the importance of creating awareness among young students about the health risks and environment damage caused by tobacco. He said that along with the rally, several activities such as painting, poetry, and slogan-writing competitions were held in schools and colleges across the district to engage students and spread the message creatively.
'Strict action will be taken if tobacco products are found being sold near schools and colleges,' the Collector warned.
The rally started from the District Collector's camp office and ended at the District Health Office, passing through the Race Course track. More than 200 two-wheeler riders took part in the rally, carrying banners and placards highlighting the dangers of tobacco use.
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