On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Govinda Dasa College, Surathkal, organized an anti-tobacco oath-taking ceremony on May 31, 2025, following the guidelines from the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
During the oath, participants pledged: “On this occasion of World No Tobacco Day, I take a pledge that I shall never smoke or consume any type of tobacco products in my life and will motivate my family and acquaintances to do the same. I shall also encourage my colleagues to avoid tobacco products.”
World No Tobacco Day, observed annually on May 31st, aims to raise awareness about the health risks associated with tobacco use and to promote effective strategies to help individuals quit smoking. Smoking continues to be a significant global public health issue, causing millions of deaths each year and heavily burdening healthcare systems worldwide.
In 2025 WHO and public health champions from across the globe will come together for WNTD to raise awareness about the harmful tactics of the tobacco industry. This year’s WNTD campaign aims to reveal the strategies employed by the tobacco and nicotine industries to make their harmful products enticing, particularly to young people. By exposing these tactics, WHO seeks to drive awareness, advocate for stronger policies, including a ban on flavours that make tobacco and nicotine products more appealing, and protect public health.
