Event Date
1 Jun 2026
World No Tobacco Day 2026: Awareness Campaign in and Around Chunchunkuppe village
On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, the Department of Public Health Dentistry, RRDCH organized a series of awareness activities to promote a tobacco-free society on 01-06-2026 and 02-06-2026
Tobacco sensitization programmes were conducted in 16 schools under Chunchunkuppe Gram Panchayat, educating students about the harmful effects of tobacco. A Tobacco-Free Generation Pledge was administered to encourage children to stay away from tobacco and spread awareness among their peers and families.
As part of the BBMP Rose Campaign, roses carrying anti-tobacco messages were distributed to the general public to promote awareness and encourage a healthy, tobacco-free lifestyle.
The department also prepared and distributed awareness pamphlets to local shopkeepers highlighting important tobacco control regulations, including the recent Karnataka law increasing the legal age for tobacco
sales to 21 years.
An awareness programme was organized at the Rajarajeswari Rural Health Centre, Chunchunkuppe. Local shopkeepers were invited and educated about the legal and health implications of selling tobacco products to individuals below 21 years of age. A pledge ceremony was conducted, where participants committed to adhering to tobacco control regulations and supporting a tobacco-free community.
These activities successfully raised awareness among students, vendors, and community members, reinforcing the importance of protecting future generations from tobacco use.
