DIMAPUR, MARCH 19 (MExN): A one day orientation cum training programme for law enforcement agencies was held at the Additional Deputy Commissioner’s Conference hall Peren Town on March 17.
It was organised by the National tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) with Sarita Yadav, SDO (Civil) Peren as the guest of honor. The orientation cum training was held in pursuance of the resolution adopted by the District level Coordination Committee (DLCC) on March 6. Administrative officers from various subdivision of Peren District, police officers (OCs) from various subdivision, Food Safety Officer Peren, and Dobashis of Peren Town attended the training.
The function was chaired by Dr. Ngangshimeren, CMO Peren who is also the Vice Chairman of the DLCC, NTCP Peren. Welcoming the participants, the CMO highlighted the gathering with the magnitude of problem caused by the use of tobacco in various forms both at global, national, and local levels. He also acknowledged the tireless efforts of the NTCP division Peren and the progress made so far in implementing the programme in the district.
Sarita Yadav gave a short speech focusing on the condition in Nagaland and the menace of tobacco use in the state. She further added that use of tobacco and its products is found to be rather very common among the general population in the state, and therefore called for strengthening the hands of the concerned department and the law enforcing agencies to curb this menace.
