Sensitization Talk on Tobacco SAVE The Youth with IGNOU Patna

Sensitization program on “FOSTERING COLLABORATION TO SAVE THE YOUTH from TOBACCO ADDICTION” as part of NASHA MUKHT BHARAT was organised in by ICanCaRe and I CAN WIN FOUNDATION in collaboration with IGNOU Patna, Darbhanga and Bhagalpur on 22nd June 2023.

ICanCaRe SAVE the Youth Quiz was conducted by Quiz masters Dr. Pravesh Singh and Mrs. Sonal Bhatia, Leaders Tobacco MARSHAL.

The program was online and live on Facebook and You tube attended by students and Faculty of IGNOU across the state of Bihar.

The program was initiated by Dr Abhilash Nayak, Sr. Regional Director of IGNOU Patna and supported by directors from Bhagalpur and Darbhanga. The program was coordinated by Ms. Shruti Agrawal of ICanCaRe and Mr. Deepak Panda.

The Program was presided by Dr. Abhilash Nayak and conducted by Mrs. Shruti Agrawal.

Chief Guest for the occasion was the Dr.  Umesh Chandra Pandey, Director, Regional Services Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

The keynote speaker, Dr. Pawan Gupta M.ch. Director MAX Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali, and Founder of ICanCaRe leading the SAVE the youth Campaign provided a comprehensive understanding of addiction and equip participants with the necessary knowledge to recognize early signs. The most important intervention was to have a sustained effort in all the education Institutes by adopting SAVE the Youth campaign and capacity building across society by TOBACCO MARSHALs in the Institute for a sustained effort which will bring the desired change. TOBACCO MARSHALS are empowered with knowledge equipped and ready to work for society. It was emphasized that not a single puff or chew, no experimentation. BE CAREFUL AND FEARFUL of the people taking tobacco or drugs, these substances are not socially or professionally acceptable anymore, and anyone using these drugs is a social outcast and not cool but a fool.

The faculties of IGNOU were urged to join the Basic Course in Tobacco Control by ICanCaRe academy to be #TobaccoMARSHALs in Society to #SAVEtheyouth.

116 registered for the Quiz. The top 20 were awarded certificates for the same.

Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists also participated in the program.

A vote of thanks was delivered by  – Mr. Anand Kumar, AR, IGNOU, Patna

To know more about SAVE the Youth TOBACCO MARSHAL by ICanCaRe go to http://www.icancare.in/academy/MARSHAL

#icancareacademy #icancare #pawangupta #tobaccomarshal #savetheyouth #IGNOU  #NASAMUKTHBHARAT

PFB the event details:

Date: 22nd June 2023

Time: 04:00 PM

Duration: 60 minutes

Platform: ZOOM, YOUTUBE, AND FACEBOOK LIVE

Occasion: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Theme: Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (Govt of India)

Topic: Fostering Collaboration for Tobacco Control to SAVE the YOUTH

Host: IGNOU, ICanCaRe, I CAN WIN FOUNDATION

Agenda:  Sensitization talk followed by a short Q&A and QUIZ

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Dr. Pawan Gupta

Dr. Pawan Gupta is a trusted Senior Surgical Oncologist, social activist, and author, engaged in creating awareness and changing the way cancer is perceived in society. He is a renowned transformational speaker on cancer chronic diseases and lifestyle specifically tobacco. Thousands have benefitted from his workshops, seminars, camps, and training programs. He has been featured in Buzz Creator and on many channels on TV. He is the Founder of ICanCaRe, an Innovative enterprise for Cancer Care and Rehabilitation. Working extensively in Tobacco Cessation data-driven protocol-based intervention through a network of Specialists and experts on ICanCaRe APP, Virtual Clinics, and ICanCaRe National Quitline. National Convenor for Tobacco Cessation courses for the first time in India introduced under Gujarat University His populist campaigns “WIN OVER CANCER”, “SAVE the Youth – Win over tobacco”, “Chota Daana”, “Catch them Early”, and “My Hygiene My Responsibility” has gained him wide accolades. In his mission to win over cancer, he has a unique methodological approach to quitting tobacco. The book WIN OVER TOBACCO – MADE EASY is a step-by-step guide for tobacco addicts to overcome their cravings. The Book had more than 10000 Downloads within 30 Days of being made available. He received the prestigious ICD International Award in 2007, Vivekananda Sister Margarette Award 2017 and Delhi NGO leadership Award 2017, AIECS award 2018, Asia Africa Leadership in Social Innovation 2019, MICC Innovation Award 2019, Rashtriya Prabasi Odia Paribar Award 2019. Professionally he has conducted more than 11000 cancer surgeries and was a pioneer in establishing and modernizing surgical oncology in some of the major hospitals in Delhi NCR. He did his graduation and post-graduation from SCB Medical College, Cuttack. He enhanced his surgical skills M.Ch and Fellowship in Surgical Oncology from Gujarat Cancer Research Institute (GCRI), Ahmedabad. He has held several positions during his career in various hospitals. Dr. Pawan has published 30 papers in National and International journals and is actively involved in several research projects. He is an active member of the Telemedicine Society of India, India Association of Surgical Oncology, Association of Surgeons of India, and Foundation for Head and Neck Oncology. He is seen as a mentor of strayed souls, and a soothing balm to those tormented by cancer.

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