World No Tobacco Day 2023
World No Tobacco Day is observed every year on 31st May to highlight the harmful effects of tobacco not only on humans but on the environment at large. As per World Health Organisation, Tobacco kills over 8 million people every year. It is also responsible for creating some serious damage to our environment through cultivation and waste.
Tobacco consumption is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cancer, lung disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is one of the main causes of death and disease in India and according to WHO, it accounts for nearly 1.35 million deaths every year.
Like previous years, this year too Consumer VOICE observed World No Tobacco Day with their partner states across India with the objective to strengthen Tobacco Control Laws to save lives.
Events like walkaton, cyclothon and workshops were organized to raise awareness among the citizens including young adults and children on the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.
Gujarat | Assam | Goa

Unveiling the Tears: My Father's Battle with Tobacco
Discover the compelling story of a father's struggle with tobacco addiction, narrated by his son. This heartfelt video, supported by ConsumerVOICE, aims to shed light on the harsh realities of tobacco and inspire change. Together, let's work towards a tobacco-free world.'

Dr.Rajdeep Roy MP, Lok Sabha on Strengthening Tobacco Control Laws in India
On the occasion of World Not Tobacco Day 2023 Dr. Rajdeep Roy MP, Lok Sabha talks on how tobacco is a deadly menace and is harming the youth of today and that there is an urgent need for strengthening tobacco control law to make India a 100% smoke-free nation.

Lt.Gen.(Retd.) Dr.D.P.Vats, MP, Rajya Sabha on Strengthening Tobacco Control Laws in India
On the occasion of WNTD 2023 Lt.Gen.(Retd.) Dr. D.P. Vats, MP, Rajya Sabha shared his views on how strengthening tobacco control law will effectively curtail the industry's influence on our vulnerable population, and save millions of lives from its negative influence.

Dr.Fauzia Khan MP, Rajya Sabha on Strengthening Tobacco Control Laws in India
On the occasion of World Not Tobacco Day 2023, Dr.Fauzia Khan MP, Rajya Sabha talks on how tobacco is a deadly menace and there is a need for strengthening tobacco control law to make India a 100% smoke-free nation.

Stronger Tobacco Control Law for Healthier Future
Ms.Ramaben Mavani ,a mother from Rajkot Gujarat appealed to the Government on the occasion of Mother's Day to strengthen tobacco control law to protect children from the grip of deadly tobacco.Tobacco use kills about 1.2 million people in India every year.We need a stronger tobacco law in India.

Stronger Tobacco Control Law to protect our Children
An appeal by a mother Ms.Ramanjeet Kaur, New Delhi to protect children from deadly tobacco by strengthening tobacco control law on the occasion of Mother's Day. Tobacco-related diseases claim millions of lives each year. It's time to strengthen tobacco control law to save precious lives.

An Appeal by a Mother to strengthen Tobacco Control Laws.
On the occasion of mother's day Ms.Aarti Sanghvi ,A Mother from Rajkot Gujarat appealed to the government to strengthen tobacco control law. We need laws that will protect our children to live in smoke-free lives and to eradicate tobacco harms to children.

An appeal by a Mother for A Stronger Tobacco Control Law in India
On the occasion of Mother's Day 14th May 2023 Mrs. Ramaben Mavani, A mother & social activist (Ex-MP, Rajkot ) Gujarat appealed to the government to strengthen Tobacco Control law in India.As per a recent Global Youth Tobacco Survey, nearly one-fifth of students aged 13-15 years are using tobacco products in India. We need a stronger tobacco law in India to create a healthier, smoke-free - tobacco free future for our children.

COTPA - Kritaksha Ustm
Kritaksha Ustm ,a student from Assam urges the hon'ble Prime Minister,Shri Narendra Modi to amend present tobacco law ,COTPA as youngsters get attracted to deadly tobacco products easily and begin tobacco consumption at a young age.

COTPA - Tanvi Rahman
Tanvi Rahman ,a student from Assam urges the hon'ble Prime Minister of India to strengthen the tobacco control law COTPA to protect the youth from the perils of tobacco use.

COTPA - Vivekbhai Limabasiya

COTPA - Bhoomiben
Bhoomiben ,a teacher and young changemaker from Rajkot ,Gujarat shares why amendment of COTPA is the need of the hour as tobacco is a fatal addiction for the youths of India.

COTPA - Diksha Phadke
Tobacco Products are quite cheap & easily available near schools & colleges which makes it easier for youth to start its consumption .Dr.Diksha Phadke,Dermatologist ,Goa

Dr. Kirit Bhai
Dr Kirit Bhai Solanki, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, congratulates the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi on bringing COTPA so that the citizens of India quit tobacco and lead a healthy life.

Shri Rameshbhai Dhaduk, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Shri Rameshbhai Dhaduk, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Porbandar, Gujarat, urges all to quit consumption of tobacco and refrain from smoking that is the leading cause of cancer.

Dr VK Gupta, Medical Director & Chief Radiation Oncologist,
Dr VK Gupta, Medical Director & Chief Radiation Oncologist, Rajkot Cancer Society Hospital, Gujarat, talks about the harmful effects of and why one should refrain from smoking and consuming all forms of tobacco and implementation of strong anti-tobacco laws.

Dr VK Gupta, Medical Director & Chief Radiation Oncologist,
On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Dr Subhash Bhamre, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha & Former MoS Defence, Goverment of India, urges the youth to stop consumption of tobacco and request the government to ban smoking from all public places including separate places in restaurants, stations and airports.