Tobacco Awareness Program Highlights the Dangers of Smoking
Report on Tobacco Awareness Program
The National Service Scheme (NSS), in association with the Department of Business Administration (BBA), Kamaraj Women’s College, Thoothukudi, organized a Tobacco Awareness Program on 17 July 2026 from 12.00 p.m. to 12.45 p.m. at the KWC Projector Hall. The programme was conducted to educate students about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and to encourage a healthy, tobacco-free lifestyle.
The Tobacco Awareness Program aimed to create awareness about the physical, mental, and social consequences of tobacco use. Moreover, the programme motivated students to become ambassadors of health by spreading awareness within their families and communities.
Objectives of the Programme
The programme was organized to promote awareness about the dangers of tobacco and encourage healthy living among students.
- Create awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco
- Promote a healthy and tobacco-free lifestyle
- Educate students about tobacco-related diseases
- Highlight the dangers of passive smoking
- Encourage responsible health choices
- Motivate students to spread awareness in society
Therefore, the programme strengthened students’ understanding of preventive healthcare and social responsibility.
Inaugural Session
The programme commenced with a warm welcome delivered by the student coordinator, who greeted the dignitaries, faculty members, and students.
The event was presided over by Dr. M. Vanmathi, Principal, and conducted under the guidance of Dr. R. Jeyalakshmi, NSS Programme Officer and Head, Department of Business Administration.
The inaugural session emphasized the importance of creating awareness among young people about the dangers of tobacco and the need to adopt healthy lifestyle practices.
Awareness Session by the Resource Person
The Resource Person, Mrs. S. Murugalakshmi, M.A., M.Phil., N.E.T., Assistant Professor, Kamaraj Women’s College, delivered an informative and thought-provoking awareness lecture.
During her presentation, she explained:
- Harmful effects of tobacco on physical health
- Impact of tobacco on mental well-being
- Diseases caused by tobacco consumption
- Dangers of passive smoking
- Importance of avoiding tobacco products
- Role of youth in creating a tobacco-free society
Furthermore, she encouraged students to educate their families, friends, and communities about the dangers of tobacco use and to become responsible advocates for healthy living.
Interactive Student Participation
The awareness session was highly interactive and witnessed enthusiastic participation from the students.
Students actively:
- Asked questions
- Shared their opinions
- Clarified doubts
- Discussed healthy lifestyle practices
- Expressed their commitment to tobacco awareness
Consequently, the interactive discussion enhanced students’ understanding of tobacco-related health risks and strengthened their commitment to making healthier choices.
Programme Outcomes
The Tobacco Awareness Program successfully achieved its objective of educating students about the importance of maintaining a tobacco-free lifestyle.
The programme enabled students to:
- Understand the harmful effects of tobacco
- Recognize the risks of passive smoking
- Develop awareness about preventive healthcare
- Promote healthy lifestyle choices
- Encourage community awareness on tobacco control
- Strengthen social responsibility and civic awareness
As a result, students gained valuable knowledge and became more conscious about protecting their health and promoting public awareness.
Conclusion
The Tobacco Awareness Program concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks, expressing gratitude to the Principal, Resource Person, NSS Programme Officer, faculty members, organizers, and all the participants for their valuable support and active participation.
The programme concluded with the powerful message:
“Say No to Tobacco, Say Yes to Life.”
Overall, the programme successfully inspired students to adopt healthy habits, create awareness in society, and contribute towards building a healthier and tobacco-free future.