Kulgam Holds “Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0” Rally to Promote Healthy Living KULGAM, Oct 24: The Chief Medical Officer, Kulgam, today organized a “Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0” rally under the National Tobacco Control Programme at the Mini Secretariat, Kulgam. The awareness rally was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Athar Amir Khan (IAS), along with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Showkat Ahmad Parray. Additional Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Kulgam, and other officials from the Health Department were also present on the occasion. A large number of ASHA workers, paramedical staff, and doctors from various blocks of the district participated in the event. Carrying placards and chanting slogans, the participants spread awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and urged the youth to adopt a healthy and tobacco-free lifestyle. The rally passed through several markets in Kulgam town before culminating back at the Mini Secretariat, where participants reaffirmed their commitment to making the district tobacco-free. Officials on the occasion emphasized the crucial role of community participation in curbing tobacco use and protecting future generations from its harmful impacts.