<span style="color: #222222;">World No Tobacco Day is being observed today to raise awareness about the damage caused by consuming tobacco. This Day is celebrated on 31st May every year to inform the public on the dangers of using tobacco, and the business practices of tobacco companies. The theme of World No Tobacco Day is ‘Protect The Environment’. Tobacco kills over 8 million people every year and destroys environment. The harmful impact of the tobacco industry on the environment, scarce resources and fragile ecosystems is vast.<br />”<br />”Several events are being held across the country to mark the day. In Rajasthan, a swearing-in programme will be held in Jaipur during which one crore people will take oath simultaneously across the state to spread awareness about harmful effects of &nbsp;consuming tobacco. Under the 100-day action plan, in the districts, officers and employees who have done excellent work in awareness programs and various other activities will also be honored.</span><br />