Resource Centre for Tobacco Control In India

09/06/2026

📢 Call for Applications | 4th Manuscript Writing Programme on To***co Control

Are you a public health professional, researcher, faculty member, postgraduate student, or to***co control advocate looking to strengthen your scientific writing and publication skills?

The WHO Awarded Resource Centre for To***co Control (RCTC) is pleased to invite applications for the 4th Manuscript Writing Programme (2026) focused on To***co Control Research.

🏆 Building on the success of previous rounds, the programme has contributed to 70+ publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and has supported emerging researchers in transforming ideas into publishable manuscripts.

What participants will gain:

✅ Expert-led hands-on workshops
✅ Mentorship from senior researchers and public health experts
✅ Lead authorship opportunities
✅ Access to research resources and data
✅ Professional networking opportunities
✅ Certificate of participation
✅ Free APC waivers in 11,000+ journals (subject to eligibility)
✅ Completely free participation

Application Requirements:

📄 Letter of Motivation
📄 Brief CV/Resume
📄 Concept Note (based on your area of interest)

📅 Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in advancing evidence generation and publication in to***co control and public health.

🔗 Apply through the QR code provided in the announcement.

For more information:
🌐 www.rctcpgi.org
📧 [email protected]

Please share this opportunity widely with researchers, students, academicians, and public health professionals in your network.

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05/06/2026

🏆 Celebrating Creativity for a To***co-Free Future! 🏆

On the occasion of World No To***co Day 2026, themed "Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on To***co and Ni****ne Products," the Resource Centre for To***co Control (RCTC), PGIMER Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM), organized a series of creative competitions to inspire awareness, advocacy, and innovation in to***co control.

We are delighted to announce the winners whose outstanding entries demonstrated creativity, originality, and commitment to promoting a to***co-free future.

🎥 Reel Making Competition

🥇 1st Prize: Pranam G
🥈 2nd Prize: Dr. Jagriti
🥉 3rd Prize: Vaidik Piyushkumar Prajapati
🏅 Consolation Prize: Kruti Deepan Bhol

🖼️ Poster / Infographic Competition

🥇 1st Prize: Medha Dwivedi
🥈 2nd Prize: Dr. Abhijeet G. Sangade
🥉 3rd Prize: Himanshi Sharma
🏅 Consolation Prize: Gurpreet Kaur
🏅 Consolation Prize: Dr. Pragnaya Sood

✍️ Story Writing Competition

🥇 1st Prize: Maj Manali Mehta
🥈 2nd Prize: Dr. Biswarekha Samal
🥉 3rd Prize: Priyanka Chakrabarty

💡 Innovation Challenge

🥇 1st Prize: Saurabh Prashar
🥈 2nd Prize: Dr. Sanjana Jaiswal
🥉 3rd Prize: Dr. Uma Rani

📸 Photography Competition

🥇 1st Prize: Karan Munjal
🥈 2nd Prize: Saurabh Prashar
🥉 3rd Prize: Dr. Kamlesh Parmar

🎉 Congratulations to all the winners!

As a token of appreciation, all prize winners will receive:

🎁 Gift Hampers
📜 Certificates of Appreciation
🎓 Scholarships for the Upcoming To***co Control Course

We also extend our sincere appreciation to every participant. The enthusiasm and quality of submissions across all categories were truly inspiring. Every poster, photograph, story, reel, and innovative idea contributed to raising awareness about the tactics used by the to***co and ni****ne industry and advancing the vision of a to***co-free future.

Thank you for being part of this collective effort toward a healthier, to***co-free world.

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05/06/2026

📢 New Issue Alert: To***co Free Times (Issue 43) is Now Out!

We are pleased to share the latest edition of To***co Free Times, the bi-monthly newsletter of the Resource Centre for To***co Control (RCTC), PGIMER Chandigarh.

🩺 Theme: "Tuberculosis & To***co Control: Advancing Integrated Action for Better Health Outcomes"
This issue highlights the critical intersection between tuberculosis (TB) and to***co use—two major public health challenges that continue to impact millions worldwide.

The newsletter explores:
🔹 The scientific evidence linking to***co use with increased TB risk, poor treatment outcomes, and higher mortality
🔹 Global and national perspectives on integrating to***co cessation into TB care
🔹 Policy frameworks, implementation strategies, and real-world case studies from India and other countries
🔹 Practical recommendations for clinicians, policymakers, and public health practitioners to strengthen TB–to***co convergence efforts
In addition, this edition features:
✅ Updates from RCTC initiatives and capacity-building programmes
✅ Highlights from the National Conclave on Best Practices under NTCP
✅ Key discussions from IAPSMCON 2026
✅ Recent to***co control developments from India and around the world
As we work toward a TB-free and to***co-free future, integrated action across programmes, sectors, and communities is more important than ever.

📖 Read the full issue here:
https://lnkd.in/gVXDWuar

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04/06/2026

04/06/2026

🍭 Sweet Flavours. Bitter Consequences. 🚭

Mango. Mint. Bubblegum. Candy. Cola. Vanilla.

These flavours may sound harmless, but they are often used to make to***co and ni****ne products more appealing—especially to young people.

The colourful flavours can mask the harshness of ni****ne, making initiation easier while concealing the reality of addiction and health risks.

🫁 Behind every flavour lies the potential for:
* Ni****ne addiction
* Lung damage
* Exposure to toxic chemicals
* Increased risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases

Flavours do not make to***co or ni****ne products safer. They simply disguise the danger.

The to***co and ni****ne industry continues to use flavours as a marketing tool to attract new users and normalize product use among youth.

📢 No matter the flavour, the harm remains the same.

Swipe through to see what lies behind the flavour.

🚭 Choose Health.
🚭 Protect Youth.
🚭 Say NO to flavoured to***co and ni****ne products.

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02/06/2026

🚭 Theme: To***co Control

The Resource Centre for To***co Control (RCTC), a WHO Award-winning centre, invites applications for its 4th Manuscript Writing Programme.

🎓 Programme Benefits

✅ Free APC Waiver in 11,000+ journals
✅ Expert-led workshops and senior mentorship
✅ Opportunity for Lead Authorship
✅ Certificate of Participation
✅ Completely Free of Cost

📋 Application Requirements

Submit:
• Letter of Motivation
• Brief Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Concept Note

📲 Scan the QR code provided in the flyer to register.

🔗 Google Form: https://lnkd.in/gJhd2-zT

📌 The sub-themes for manuscript writing are listed in the Google Form. Selection of one sub-theme is mandatory to complete the submission process.

📅 Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

🌐 Website: www.rctcpgi.org
📧 Email: [email protected]

✨ Enhance your scientific writing skills, receive expert mentorship, and contribute to to***co control research.

📩 Submit your application before the deadline!

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27/05/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Great news for all participants and creative innovators! 🎉
The submission deadline for all competitions has been extended till 2nd June 2026.

🏆 Competitions Include:
📸 Photography Competition
🎬 Short Video / Reel Competition
🎨 Poster / Infographic Competition
💡 Innovation Challenge
🗣️ Testimonial Competition

📢 Result Announcement
🗓️ 5th June 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM

The results will be officially announced through the RCTC social media accounts. Stay connected for updates and exciting announcements! 📲

✨ This is your chance to showcase your creativity, ideas, experiences, and talent. Don’t miss this extended opportunity — submit your entries now and be a part of the competition!

26/05/2026

Action & Future Vision Angle
Turning Commitment into Action: India’s To***co Control Priorities for 2030

Ideas create momentum — action creates impact.
Panel Discussion 3 at the 6th National Summit on World No To***co Day 2026 focused on translating commitments into measurable action for achieving India’s to***co control goals by 2030.

The discussion emphasized partnerships, accountability, stronger implementation, and the need for sustained advocacy to create lasting public health change.

A heartfelt thank you to all speakers and experts for driving a future-focused conversation with clarity and purpose.

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26/05/2026

Regulation vs. Reality in India: Understanding the Continued Appeal of To***co and Ni****ne

Panel Discussion 2 at the 6th National Summit on World No To***co Day 2026 focused on the challenges India continues to face in reducing the appeal of to***co and ni****ne products.

The session highlighted critical discussions around policy implementation, behavioral factors, youth exposure, and the urgent need for stronger public health action.

Heartfelt thanks to all our Chairs, Moderator, and expert panelists for their meaningful contributions and thought-provoking perspectives.

Special thanks to:
Dr. Rakesh Gupta
Pankaj Chaturvedi
Upendra Bhojani
Bhaveh Patadia
Dr. Pragati Hebbar
Dr. Gopal Chauhan
Dr. Muralidhar M. Kulkarni
Susan Samson
Arpit Gupta

Together, we reaffirm our commitment towards protecting future generations from to***co addiction.

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26/05/2026

📚🚭 Advancing Awareness Through Knowledge & Action!

We are delighted to announce the release of “To***co Free Times” — a bi-monthly newsletter dedicated to to***co control, public health advocacy, research updates, and awareness initiatives. 🌍✨

Alongside this, we proudly launched the booklet “Myths and Facts” to address common misconceptions surrounding to***co and ni****ne addiction with evidence-based information.

These initiatives aim to strengthen awareness, empower communities, and support informed action towards a healthier, to***co-free future. 🌱

Heartfelt thanks to all contributors, experts, partners, and supporters who made this initiative possible. Together, we continue to inspire change and promote public health for all. 💙

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