In Ladakh, the World No Tobacco Day was observed at Kargil District Health Society, Kargil during which a rally was flagged off with the theme "We need food, not tobacco". Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kargil,  Ghulam Moid ud Din from Old District Hospital Kargil, Dy CMO, Dr Abass, Medical Superintendent, Dr Haji Mohd Ali, Dr Jaleel District Immunisation Officer, Dr Rabia District Health Officer were present.<br />'' <br />''Students from Mutahhary Public School, Kargil, Govt Girls Hr Secondary School, and GNM Schools participated in the rally which culminated at inquilab manzil Kargil. Talking to the media, Mr. Wani said that the main objective of the rally is to create awareness among the people about harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use.  He said that the World No Tobacco Day programme will continue till 15 June 2023 and the Anti Tobacco Campaign will be organized in different block headquarters and health and wellness centres.<br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He added that tobacco use is not only harmful to people's health, but it also harms the family, putting them in emotional, physical, and financial distress.</span><br />