03/01/2025
*DC Ganderbal calls for effective implementation of COTPA Act*
GANDERBAL, JANAURY 03: A review meeting of the District-Level Coordination Committee (DLCC) under the National To***co Control Programme (NTCP) was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir to review and assess the implementation of to***co control measures across the district here in the V.C Room of DC Office.
During the meeting, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Bashir Ahmad Khan, Ganderbal delivered a comprehensive presentation highlighting provisions of the Ci******es and Other To***co Products Act (COTPA), 2003.
He highlighted the strategies for establishing To***co-Free Institutions, Villages, and Workplaces.
He emphasized to promote and declare more institutions, villages, and workplaces as to***co-free zones.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC emphasized the need for coordinated and sustained effort to make Ganderbal a model district in effective to***co control. He urged all stakeholders to work collectively towards achieving the goal of a To***co-Free Ganderbal.
The DC issued the several directions to all stakeholders for effective implementation of the COTPA Act, 2003, across the district to curb to***co use.
He also stressed to Promote and declare more institutions, villages, and workplaces as to***co-free zone, thereby fostering a healthier environment.
The meeting concluded with a strong commitment from all stakeholders to intensify their efforts and ensure timely reporting and monitoring of progress under the NTCP.
The meeting was attended by various stakeholders, including EO Municipal Council Ganderbal, MS District Hospital, DySP HQ, Food Inspector, Assistant Information Officer, Officials from Education and Sales Tax Departments.
President of India PMO India World Health Organization (WHO) WHO India Amit Shah Rajnath Singh National Health Mission, J&K Dhsk Desk Kashmir Page Mogan Ka Nasir Aslam Wani - Sogami Voice of Jammu Kashmir Manoj Sinha Office of LG, J&K DC Ganderbal, J&K Voice of Valley Miss Sakina Itoo-NC Noorabad Chief Education Office Ganderbal Indian Council of Medical Research Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India Ganderbal Ki Awaz