Jamshedpur, January 24: A tobacco-control awareness session was organized at Motilal Nehru Public School (MNPS) on January 24, 2026, under the initiative of the Care and Share Club. The programme was held in the school auditorium and witnessed active participation from around 100 students and 10 teachers.
The session was addressed by Mousumi Chatterjee, District Consultant, National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), East Singhbhum, and Kundan Kumar, Social Worker, NTCP, East Singhbhum. The speakers educated students about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption on physical and mental health. They also discussed preventive measures and stressed the importance of adopting a tobacco-free lifestyle.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Principal Sangeeta Singh, with support from Vice Principals Rakhi Mitra and Bindu Ahuja, whose coordination ensured the smooth conduct of the event. The resource persons encouraged students to become “ambassadors of change” by spreading awareness among peers and family members, highlighting the key role of youth in creating a healthy, tobacco-free society.
