Ranchi. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all educational institutions to establish tobacco-free zones. Guidelines have also been issued to all institutions. The Secretary, UGC has sent a letter to the Vice-Chancellors of all universities, Principals of colleges and Directors of higher education institutions saying that tobacco use is the leading cause of deaths and diseases. According to the Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2019, 8.5 per cent of school students aged 13-15 years use tobacco in one form or the other. Moreover, more than 5,500 children start using tobacco every year.
Electronic cigarettes are also dangerous for health
It was reported that according to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey, five percent of lifelong tobacco users start using tobacco even before the age of 20. The letter said that e-cigarettes also pose health risks. Resulting in DNA damage, cancer formation, and various respiratory, cardiac, and other neurological disorders. In addition, they negatively affect fetal development and pregnancy. The Secretary said that tobacco and e-cigarettes often act as gateways and can negatively affect student learning outcomes. As teachers and parents of the next generation, it is our collective responsibility to take decisive action to protect our youth from these threats.
It is important to raise awareness among people
The letter says that awareness raising is also needed to make educational institutions tobacco-free zones. Ensuring better implementation of legal provisions regarding the sale and use of tobacco products. It is important to ensure a healthy and tobacco-free environment in all educational institutions in the country, especially in relation to educational institutions, public places, regulatory warnings and access to tobacco by minors.
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