Mothers Against Vaping Commends Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0, Urges Ban on E-Cigarettes

Mothers Against Vaping, an anti-vaping group, has praised the Centre's Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0 and called for a ban on e-cigarettes and vapes. The campaign was launched at Lady Hardinge Medical College by Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav. The group also advocates for the prohibition of any kind of promotion of vaping devices.

An anti-vaping group on Monday lauded the Centre for its Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0 and called for a ban on new-age gateway devices like e-cigarettes and vapes in the country.

Mothers Against Vaping, a collective of proactive and concerned mothers, has been spearheading a campaign to raise demand for awareness against electronic cigarettes.

The second edition of the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign was launched at Lady Hardinge Medical College on Monday by Union Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav.

During the event, a video message from Dr. Deepa Malik, a Padma Shri, Khel Ratna, and Arjuna Awardee, and a member of Mothers Against Vaping, was played out.

"I am a strong supporter of the work being done by Mothers Against Vaping. It is an important initiative that will give the right direction and the right choices to the youth. I also thank the Government of India for the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0 as it will create awareness and keep the youth of India fit and aware," Malik said in her message.

She added, "It is sad to see even very young children taking up vaping thinking it is less harmful. The fact is that it is illegal and also more harmful." Mothers Against Vaping advocates for a comprehensive ban on any kind of promotion, direct or indirect, of all vaping devices, including non-nicotine variants, by proactively discussing the subject.

(With inputs from agencies.)