Tobacco Awareness Programme
The Anti-Drug Club, National Service Scheme, Red Ribbon Club, Youth Red Cross, Trinity Women’s Forum and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Cell (C-9496), in association with the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Trinity College for Women, Namakkal, jointly organised a Tobacco Awareness Programme titled “Our Lungs Deserve Better than Tobacco” on 17th September 2026 in the college premises.
Dr. N. P. Lalitha, District Tobacco Consultant, Department of Health, Namakkal District Collector Office Campus, Namakkal, was the subject expert. The main aim of the programme is to raise awareness among students about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption. More than 250 students of the college participated.
Dr N.V. Lalitha delivered an informative talk on the harmful effects of tobacco on human health, the diseases caused by tobacco use, and the significance of adopting a tobacco-free lifestyle. Every year, more than 10 lakh people die due to cancer in India. Tamil Nadu state has the highest number of patients with lung cancer and oral cancer. It is beneficial for us to avoid tobacco products, as doing so will save lives, she pointed out.
Dr. M. R. Lakshiminarayanan, Principal, presided over the programme and introduced the special invitee. Mrs R. Rupa, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at R. Rupa, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the College, proposed the vote of thanks.
Dr. S. Kalaivani, YRC Programme Officer, and Mrs. S. Bharathi, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, along with the students of the college, took part.
