Awareness Program on Harmful Effects of Tobacco Held at Nagarkurnool School
An awareness program about the dangers of using tobacco products like cigarettes, pan, and gutkha was recently conducted at the Zilla Parishad High School in Gaggalapalli. The session was led by the school’s headmaster, M. Nagaraju, who addressed the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.
During the program, HM Nagaraju explained that using tobacco introduces over 200 harmful chemicals into the body. These substances can lead to serious health problems, including oral, dental, throat, lung, and blood cancers. He warned students about the long-term consequences of such habits.
The headmaster emphasized that students and young people who adopt tobacco use risk ruining their promising futures. He explained that tobacco harms not only individuals but also their families and society at large. Such habits, he added, can distract students from their studies and negatively impact their lives.
Students were strongly encouraged to stay away from banned substances and protect themselves from these dangerous practices. It was also highlighted that, according to government regulations, selling or using tobacco products within 100 meters of the school premises is strictly prohibited.
The event was attended by teachers, including Swaroopa Rani, Venkat Reddy, Venkateshwarlu, Devaraju, and Shekhar. Health Supervisor Jyoti, ANM Vanaja, ASHA Worker Ramadevi, and other staff members were also present to support the initiative.
