Duration: May 20 to June 5, 2025

Organized by: Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital

In Association With:

National Resource Centre for Oral Health and Tobacco Cessation and the Dental Council of India

Activities Conducted:

• Awareness lectures and public campaigns
• Oral health screenings and medical camps
• Tobacco cessation counselling sessions
• Poster-making competitions
• Community outreach initiatives\

Anti-Tobacco Rally:

Flagged off by Dr. Zora Singh (Chancellor) and Dr. Virender Singh (Advisor)

Active participation by faculty, students, and interns

Slogans and public engagement to raise awareness

Key Speakers and Messages:

Dr. Vikram Bali (Principal): Delivered a lecture highlighting the health, social, and community impact of tobacco; emphasized resisting peer pressure and quitting tobacco

Dr. Zora Singh (Chancellor): Spoke on the role of education in combating tobacco use; emphasized student responsibility in promoting healthier lifestyles

Public Involvement:

Local residents participated in the rally and appreciated the initiative

Public interactions helped spread awareness and inspired individuals to quit tobacco

Global Context:

Event aligned with World No Tobacco Day’s goal of protecting youth from tobacco industry marketing

Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital marked World No Tobacco Day 2025 with a comprehensive fortnight of awareness activities from May 20 to June 5. In collaboration with the National Resource Centre for Oral Health and Tobacco Cessation and the Dental Council of India, the college organized various events including awareness lectures, oral health screenings, counselling sessions, and creative competitions. A highlight of the fortnight was the Anti-Tobacco Rally, enthusiastically led by faculty and students and flagged off by Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh and Advisor Dr. Virender Singh. Principal Dr. Vikram Bali delivered a powerful lecture on the harmful impacts of tobacco, urging individuals to reject its use and encourage others to follow suit. Chancellor Dr. Zora Singh emphasized the crucial role of educational institutions in fostering a tobacco-free society. The event saw strong community engagement, with local residents joining in the rally and interacting with students. Through these efforts, Desh Bhagat Dental College not only commemorated World No Tobacco Day but also made a lasting impact on public health awareness in the region.