Tobacco control cells to be set up in all offices under Longleng

DIMAPUR — A District Level Coordinator Committee (DLCC) meeting on National Tobacco Control Programme was held at DCs conference hall, Longleng, on April 17, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner and chairman NTCP Longleng, Dharam Raj.

The house deliberated and resolved to create tobacco control cells in all the offices under Longleng district administrative headquarters, an official update stated.

In this regard, all the departments have been asked to implement tobacco-free office within the next 100 days from the date of notification.

All schools have also been directed to register formal complaints against selling tobacco to district level enforcement squad. The complaint should be lodged against shops located within 100 yards of educational premises. The meeting also resolved to form active members or volunteers within the schools and colleges to assist the respective educational institutions to tackle the use of tobacco.

The house resolved to initiate strict action against those shops selling tobacco products to minors below 18 years and students in uniform.

In order to discourage consumption of tobacco in the villages, the DC and chairman NTCP will also be writing letters to all village council to comply with the order.

The house further decided to write a letter to the Government of Nagaland to include Longleng under Nashad Mukh Bharat Abhiyan.

All the ward presidents were authorised to impose a fine of INR 250 on shops selling any kind of tobacco products within the respective ward/jurisdiction.

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