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Source – This post on Manual of Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) has been created based on the article “Ministry of Education launches implementation Manual of ToFEI on World No Tobacco Day, 2024” published in “PIB” on 1 June 2024.
Why in News?
Recently, the Ministry of Education launches the implementation Manual of ToFEI on World No Tobacco Day, 2024.
About Manual of Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI)
1. It was launched on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2024.
2. It was launched with the collaboration of the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), the Ministry of Education, and the Socio-Economic and Educational Development Society (SEEDS)
3. This year’s WNTD theme is “Protecting children from tobacco industry interference”. The newly launched manual has been designed in line with the theme.
4. Manual Objectives
a) Guidelines Adherence: It assists schools in following the Manual of Tobacco Free Educational Institutions(ToFEI) guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Healthy Environment: It aims to create a tobacco-free environment for students.
c) Stakeholder Empowerment: It encourages all stakeholders in adoption and enforcement of guidelines to protect students from tobacco dangers
5. Event Highlights
a) All dignitaries took an oath against tobacco use, committing to creating a healthier, tobacco-free future for the nation’s youth.
b) Senior officials from the Ministry of Education, autonomous bodies, and States/UTs attended the event.
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