Inauguration of Tobacco Control Committee - MRSMEMS

The Tobacco Control Committee was inaugurated by Mr. Anantha Padmanabha, Circle Inspector, Mulky Police Station, on 23rd July, 2018. He addressed the students on the ill-effects of tobacco and urged them to spread awareness about the consequences of tobacco consumption.

Dr. Preetha C Shekar, Member, District Tobacco Control Cell, Mangalore briefed about the harmful effects of smoking through a PPT presentation. An oath was administered to the students and a flip-chart on tobacco was handed over to the Principal. Mrs. Kasturi Panja, Vice President of Zilla Panchayat, Mangalore addressed the students and appreciated the initiative taken by the school towards tobacco control. Mrs. Leela Banjan, Member of Padupanambur Grama Panchayat; Mrs. Shailaja, PDO, Jokatte Grama Panchayath; Mr. Vijayakumar, Psychologist from NTCP Cell; Dr. Krishna, Primary Health Centre, Karnad; PTA President, Mr. Devidas Shetty and Office bearers of the PTA were present during the occasion. Mrs. Shreelatha Rao, Principal briefed on the newly formed Tobacco Control Committee which comprises of students, teachers, parents and local bodies. Mrs. Siri Udupa welcomed the gathering; Mrs. Usha proposed the Vote of thanks and Mr. Basil Lobo anchored the program.