As per the directions issued by the Ministry of AYUSH and the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) on the occasion of the 3rd Tobacco Free Youth Campaign, and in accordance with the notified guidelines, a Tobacco Cessation Centre (TCC) has been established in the campus of Rohilkhand Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital (RAMCH), Bareilly.
On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Atul Babu Varshney, Member, NCISM, was invited as the Chief Guest for the inauguration of the Tobacco Cessation Centre.
The programme began with a brief address by the Chief Guest, followed by an informative lecture and presentation on “Tobacco Addiction and Its Health Hazards” held in the Seminar Hall of RAMCH on 28 February 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. During the session, faculty members, doctors, and students of the institution were present and actively participated.
Dr. Varshney highlighted the harmful effects of tobacco consumption, its impact on public health, and the importance of awareness, prevention, and cessation initiatives, especially among youth.
Following the lecture session, Prof. Dr. Atul Babu Varshney officially inaugurated the Tobacco Cessation Centre (TCC) established on the RAMCH campus. The inauguration was carried out in the presence of Mr. Ramesh Bhai Ji, Member of Arogya Bharti, along with faculty members and staff of the institution.
The establishment of the Tobacco Cessation Centre marks an important step toward promoting tobacco-free lifestyles, preventive healthcare, and community awareness, in alignment with national public health initiatives.
