
Department of Pharmacy Practice and IQAC of Pushpagiri College of Pharmacy , in association with the Vimukthi Committee, Excise Department, Thiruvalla, and Health Department, organized a “World No Tobacco Day* awareness programme at Taluk Hospital, Thiruvalla, on 30th May 2026. The programme included a tobacco-free pledge, awareness rally, flash mob, awareness class presented by Second Year Pharm D students. Dr. Malini S., Head of the Department of Pharmacy Practice, and Mrs. Archana Vijai , Vimukthi Coordinator, actively participated and coordinated the programme. The event was inaugurated by Smt.Lekha,Tiruvalla Muncipal Chairperson and presided by Dr. Biju B A, Superintendent, Taluk Hospital,Thiruvalla.Mr .Rajendran K ,Excise Circle Inspector, Anu Prasad S,Mr.. Rafeek R ,Civil Excise Officer, Mrs. Rema Devi,Vimukthi Pathanamthitta Coordinator,Mrs.Laly Thomas , Nursing Superintendent, and Dr.Anju Ann George were spoke on this occasion.Mrs.Archana Vijay, Vimukthi Coordinator,Pushpagiri College of Pharmacy delivered the vote of thanks. The event successfully spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use among the public. *”Say No to Tobacco – Choose *Health, Choose Life.”*