Kohima declared as ‘Smoke free City’

Kohima: Deputy Commissioner of Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor declared Kohima as ‘Smoke Free City’, during a campaign for Smoke Free Kohima City organised by District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC), Department of Health and Family Welfare at Old MLA Hostel junction. 22 tobacco free schools of the State capital held placards.

Addressing the gathering, Mor declared Kohima as Smoke Free City and also invited the 22 schools to be ambassadors in transforming Kohima into a smoke free city while also stating that guidelines and rules for adherence by public and enforcement by the district administration and police would be brought out without delay, The Northeast Today reported.

The DC made the announcement following a representation submitted by the 22 tobacco free schools as part of the campaign.

The students urged the District Administration to declare Kohima as Smoke Free to reduce the level of health hazards for common people and particularly children community from exposure to second-hand smoke.