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Anupriya Patel Launches Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0, Highlights India’s Anti-Tobacco Initiatives
Tobacco Free Youth Campaign: Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel stated that India is leading the world in managing tobacco depictions in films, television, and online platforms, and that health warning messages are reaching people. She explained that the government has imposed strict restrictions on tobacco advertising and sales. Patel encouraged youth to adopt a tobacco-free lifestyle and join the campaign for a drug-free India.
On Thursday, Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel stated that India is leading the world in controlling tobacco depictions in films, television, and online platforms. She added that this is helping health warnings and anti-tobacco messages reach various sections of society.
Patel made this statement at an event to launch the third edition of the "Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0." The event was held both virtually and physically. Addressing the gathering, Anupriya Patel said, "Tobacco use is a serious public health challenge, and children are particularly vulnerable to it. Cigarettes, bidis, and smokeless tobacco products can lead to lifelong addiction, serious illnesses, and premature death."
She explained that the Indian government has consistently taken steps to protect people from tobacco-related health problems. She said that India has taken initiatives to regulate tobacco depictions in films, television, and online platforms, ensuring that health warnings and awareness messages reach every segment of society. She further stated that to further limit the spread of tobacco, all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship are strictly prohibited, including e-cigarettes. Large pictorial health warnings are mandatory on all tobacco product packaging, which is considered one of the strictest measures in the world.
