“National Online Consultation on the Enforcement of Legislation and Policy Formulation for Advancing Effective Tobacco Control in India By National Law University Odisha April 21, 2023”
National Online Consultation on the Enforcement of Legislation and Policy Formulation for Advancing Effective Tobacco Control in India
By
National Law University Odisha
April 21, 2023
National Law University Odisha, Cuttack successfully organised a National Online Consultation on the Enforcement of Legislation and Policy Formulation for Advancing Effective Tobacco Control in India on April 21, 2023. The consultation was a part of the Project on Tobacco Control Initiatives.
The consultation brought together about 95 participants representing various departments such as dignitaries from the Ministry of Law & Justice, advocates from the Supreme Court, State Government Departments, State Nodal Officers, NTCP, other stakeholders from the areas of NCD, Public Health, and Tobacco Control, law enforcement agencies, bodies like the Police and State and National Judicial Academy, Municipal Corporations of Cuttack, civil societies from various states, and university faculties.
The event aimed to highlight the significance of stronger policy formulation on tobacco control, discussed the best practises on compliance while sharing the challenges and lessons learned while adopting and implementing tobacco control laws in different settings. The consultation was followed by an interactive panel discussion where they shared their experiences, knowledge, and expertise on the topic.
