Efforts made for Tobacco Control (NTCP) implementation in all health institution, Govt. offices and Districts Basti Tobacco Free State of Uttar Pradesh

摘要

Background and challenges to implementation Uttar Pradesh State of India is the mostpopulated along with high rate of tobacco consumption, mortality anddisability. Implantation of NTCP and Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Product Act(COTPA) 2003 Noncompliance of domestic tobaccocontrol laws can be seen all government departments even in Health departmentalso. Since last two years as Director Administration in Department of healthand family welfare and District Magistrate in Dist. Basti with consistent teamefforts and support from district/state administrations has resulted in aremarkable progress in term of compliance of tobacco control law in the healthinstitution and govt. offices.Intervention or responseEstablish a District level Coordination Committee involvingrepresentatives from different government departments including Civil SocietyOrganizations, to provide technical support for improving implementation ofCOTPA 2003 in the District Co-ordinationcommittee have taken important steps to warn people of the dangers of tobaccouse. These measures have included the use of strong pictorial health warningsas well as comprehensive hard-hitting mass media campaigns.Results and lessons learntIn the last two years we have establishedaround 6 District LeveTask Force Committee working in the districts a.inter-departmental circulars have been issued. More than 100 educationalinstitutions, 80 government offices and In order to combat the CLEAN GREEN ANDHEALTHY tobacco free Basti, As oath is taken on the eve of World No Tobacco Day, 31 May, 2017 to ensuredistrict Basti Tobacco Free to continue all efforts that will create awarenessto each & every individual of society to quit tobacco and sustain thegovernment & public offices, public places, school colleges, hospitalsas neat, clean, green and tobacco freezone.Conclusions and key recommendationsCollaborative work; consistent supportfrom district administration; and support from civil society partners createdfavorable environments and improved the compliance of tobacco control law inthe District beyond our expectation.