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Health
Anti‑tobacco campaign launched near schools in Senapati, Manipur
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:05 PM
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Authorities organized an anti‑tobacco drive close to local schools in Senapati district, Manipur, aiming to curb youth smoking.
Local officials in Senapati, Manipur, held an anti‑tobacco drive adjacent to several schools on Saturday. The event was positioned as a preventive measure to discourage students from picking up smoking habits. Organisers distributed informational leaflets and conducted short talks for teachers and pupils, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use.
The drive forms part of the state’s broader effort to reduce tobacco consumption among young people, a demographic that health experts say remains vulnerable to peer pressure and easy access to tobacco products. By targeting areas around schools, the campaign seeks to create a visible deterrent and reinforce anti‑tobacco messages in the daily environment of students.
While no specific statistics were released at the event, officials reiterated that continued community engagement and education are essential to achieving long‑term declines in youth smoking rates across Manipur.
The drive forms part of the state’s broader effort to reduce tobacco consumption among young people, a demographic that health experts say remains vulnerable to peer pressure and easy access to tobacco products. By targeting areas around schools, the campaign seeks to create a visible deterrent and reinforce anti‑tobacco messages in the daily environment of students.
While no specific statistics were released at the event, officials reiterated that continued community engagement and education are essential to achieving long‑term declines in youth smoking rates across Manipur.