Dated 15/11/2025
Government Degree College Marh Organizes No Tobacco Campaign 3.0 Pledge.
GDC Marh organized a pledge ceremony under the No Tobacco Campaign 3.0, led by Prof. Malti Rajput, Convenor of the Prahari Club, under the guidance of Prof. Ramneek Kour, Principal of the college. The event aimed to spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco and inspire students and staff to adopt a tobacco-free lifestyle.
Participants took a pledge to never use tobacco products, to motivate their family and friends to avoid tobacco, and to contribute to protecting the environment from its adverse effects. They also vowed to help keep their campus and workplace tobacco-free and to encourage others to quit tobacco use.
The initiative reflects GDC Marh’s continued commitment to promoting health, awareness, and responsible citizenship. The other faculty members present in the event were Prof. Ashu Jolly and Prof. Sachin Kumar.
Dated 15/11/2025
“Government Degree College Marh hosts awareness lecture on tobacco control and child helpline services under No Tobacco campaign 3.0”.
Under the “No Tobacco Campaign 3.0, Government Degree College Marh today organized an impactful awareness lecture focusing on tobacco control and the importance of the child helpline-1098.The programme was organized by Prahari club of the college in collaboration with Child protection unit district Jammu under the guidance of Prof. Ramneek Kour, Principal of the college. Mr. Sheraz Inayat Malik, Protection officer and Ms. Pinki Jain, coordinator, Child helpline Jammu were the resource persons. Mr. Malik highlighted the rising health concerns associated with tobacco use, especially among youth, and emphasized the legal measures in place under COTPA. Ms. Jain apprised the students about the child helpline (1098). Students were encouraged to spread awareness within their communities so that vulnerable children can access timely assistance. The programme concluded with an interactive session where the students and faculty raised questions and shared insights. The faculty members who participated in the session were Prof. Rahul Sharma, Dr. Balwinder Saini, Prof. Sachin kumar, Mr. Ravi Kumar. The program was coordinated by Prof. Malti Rajput, convener, Prahari club and vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Sheetal Devi.
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Dated 13 November 2025.
“No Tobacco Campaign: GDC Marh Screens Awareness Video for Students”.
Under the “No Tobacco Campaign 3.0, Government Degree College Marh screens an informative video highlighting the physical, psychological, and social consequences of tobacco consumption to the students. Prof. Malti Rajput, convener Prahari Club Nasha Mukt Bharat under the guidance of Prof. Ramneek Kour, Principal of the college. Prof. Malti sensitized the youth about the dangers associated with smoking and the use of other tobacco products, while encouraging them to become advocates for a tobacco-free society.
The programme concluded with an interactive discussion between the faculty members and students, reaffirming the college’s commitment to the national mission of eradicating tobacco use among youth. The faculty members who participated in the discussion were Dr. Balwinder Saini, Prof. Sachin kumar, Dr. Shakun Sharma and Prof. Surbhi Gupta.
