Gujarat Ramps Up Anti-Tobacco Drive with Grassroots Push

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 29 ANI: On No Tobacco Day, the Gujarat Government reaffirmed its goal of a drug-free, healthy state through strict policies and community outreach. In Ahmedabad, the Municipal Corporation's Health Department is leading daily drives to educate residents and penalize tobacco law violators. In Vadodara, NGO Faith Foundation plays a vital role using creative methods like street plays, flash mobs, and placard campaigns to raise awareness. Backed by state support in the form of resources and joint programs, these combined efforts are turning the dream of a ‘Nasha-Mukt Gujarat’ into a reality—impacting lives and communities across the state.

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00:00As the world marks No Tobacco Day, the Gujarat government has once again reaffirmed its commitment to building a drug-free and healthy state.

00:12Through strong policy enforcement and grassroots engagement, the administration is actively tackling substance abuse.

00:20In Ahmedabad, the Health Department of the Municipal Corporation is conducting daily awareness drives.

00:28Officials visit local colonies, educating residents about the dangers of tobacco consumption

00:35and taking strict action against shopkeepers who violate the state's anti-tobacco regulations.

00:41Our squad, Tobacco's squad, every day.

00:46And the people who do the Nageri Kotpa Act,

00:53after understanding them, take them from a little bit.

00:58But the fight against addiction isn't limited to government action alone.

01:01But the fight against addiction isn't limited to government action alone.

01:05In Vadodra, the Faith Foundation, a dedicated NGO, has emerged as a key player in this mission.

01:10With the state's support, the foundation is working tirelessly to help people to prevent people from dealing with no need.

01:18In Vadodra, the Faith Foundation, a dedicated NGO, has emerged as a key player in this mission.

01:21But the fight against addiction isn't limited to government action alone.

01:28In Vadodra, the Faith Foundation, a dedicated NGO, has emerged as a key player in this mission.

01:35With the state's support, the Foundation is working tirelessly to help people break free

01:40from addiction.

01:42Faith Foundation uses creative outreach methods like street plays, flash mobs and play card

01:47demonstrations to spread awareness about substance use.

01:54And the patients who come here, 70-80% never get back to addiction.

01:59And after the three months program, we follow them with family visits and home visits and

02:08even calling them back to the program.

02:10So we ensure that our addict or patient will rehabilitate not just from that habit but also

02:20in his family life and his work life.

02:22With the Gujarat government backing these efforts through resources, promotion and joint awareness

02:29programs, the vision of a Nasha Mukt or addiction-free Gujarat is becoming tangible reality, one

02:36step, one life and one community at a time.

Gujarat Ramps Up Anti-Tobacco Drive with Grassroots Push

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