New Delhi, 9 Oct 2025

The Education and Health ministries will start the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 on Thursday. This 60-day campaign aims to create a tobacco-free learning environment and protect young people's health across India.

Tobacco use a big problem in India

Tobacco kills over 13 lakh people in India every year. A survey found that 8.4 percent of students aged 13-15 use tobacco products. Many start using tobacco at just 10 years old. The government wants to stop this by teaching young people about the dangers of tobacco. They also want to help those who want to quit. Tobacco kills over 13 lakh people in India every year. A survey found that 8.4 percent of students aged 13-15 use tobacco products. Many start using tobacco at just 10 years old. The government wants to stop this by teaching young people about the dangers of tobacco. They also want to help those who want to quit. The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming….

Campaign activities planned

The campaign will have many activities. There will be checks to make sure schools are tobacco-free. Teachers and student leaders will learn how to teach others about tobacco's harms. Students who want to quit will get help. Schools will mark 100-yard tobacco-free zones around them. There will be contests for the best awareness campaigns. Schools that follow all tobacco-free rules will get awards.

States and Union Territories have been urged to reaffirm their commitment to implementing the Guidelines for Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) and undertake proactive activities for sensitising the youth on the ill effects of tobacco and other forms of substance abuse under the TFYC 3.0.

The Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 will run for 60 days starting Thursday. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.

Updated 10 Oct 2025, 14:16 IST; source: link