Rajasthan : The state medical department of Nagaur Jalore and Ajmer districts of Rajasthan launched ‘Tambaku Mukt-Shapath Yukt’ campaign for the occasion of Rakhi under which men are urged to gift a written pledge of quitting smoking and tobacco to their sisters.
This social initiative was started by the district administration and was later implemented by the rest.
“Our initiative is getting a very good response and many people have submitted their vows to us. Those who take part in the drive will be awarded certificates by the district administration,” Ajmer Collector Arushi A Malik said, adding that her district was leading in construction of toilets in the state. Jitendra Soni,district collector of Jalore specified the importance of building toilets and protect the self-esteem of the sisters.
“We have asked the men to construct toilets at home if their sisters are unmarried and at their in-laws’ house, in case she has no facility of toilet there,” he said. Under the campaign, brothers have been asked to present a no-smoking affidavit and take selfies with their sisters while holding the affidavit, and send it to the government.
