Dumduma Town, Aug. 28 -- Tobacco consumption is increasingly becoming a serious concern in rural Assam, prompting urgent awareness campaigns.

On Thursday students and teachers of Saint Mary's Higher Secondary School at Rupaiding in Dumduma organized an anti-tobacco awareness rally under the theme "Tobacco-Free Generation" to educate the public about the harmful effects of tobacco use.

The initiative comes in line with the central government's directive through the Ministry of Education, instructing state education departments to implement awareness programs on the dangers of tobacco across educational institutions.

Following this, the Tinsukia district education department has directed all schools in the district to carry out campaigns...