KANGPOKPI, March 21 -- A one day orientation of stakeholders on National Tobacco Control Programme was held at Multi-purpose Hall, DC Office Kangpokpi district headquarter with an aim to impart awareness on tobacco and Health, COTPA Act and role of stakeholders on NTCP.

The workshop programme was organised by National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), District Health Society, Kangpokpi.

District Nodal Officer, NTCP Kangpokpi, Dr. John Lupheng while speaking to media at the sidelines of the workshop said that Government of India had launched the programme in 2007-08 with five objectives to create awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption, reduce the production and supply of tobacco products, ensure effective implementation...