New Delhi, Oct 9
India has taken the lead among global countries in regulating the depiction of tobacco across films and television, along with anti-tobacco messages, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, on Thursday.
Speaking at an event to launch the third edition of the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 event, here, Patel highlighted the persistent steps taken by the government to protect citizens against tobacco-related health hazards.
“Large pictorial health warnings have also been mandated on all tobacco packaging, a measure recognised globally as one of the strongest,” she said.
The Campaign represents a significant evolution in India's tobacco control efforts, designed to prevent young people from initiating tobacco use and supporting those seeking to quit.
This year's comprehensive 60-day campaign introduces innovative approaches while strengthening existing frameworks to encourage a tobacco-free lifestyle among young people across India.