27th January, 2026
The National Webinar titled “Planet Over Tobacco: Health, Environment & Climate – Tobacco Control for a Sustainable Future” was conducted on 27th January 2026 (11:00 AM–1:00 PM) and was jointly organised by the Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (RCTC), PGIMER Chandigarh, in collaboration with Vital Strategies. The webinar witnessed participation from over 180 attendees representing academia, public health institutions, research organisations, civil society groups, and policy bodies across India. The event aimed to reposition tobacco control within the frameworks of planetary health, climate action, and sustainable development. Distinguished experts including Dr. Pankaj Bhardwaj (Chief Guest), Dr. Rana J. Singh, Dr. Shalini Singh, Dr. Prakash C. Gupta, Prof. Ravindra Khaiwal, and Dr. Yogesh Jain provided critical insights. Discussions focused on tobacco’s environmental footprint, waste management challenges, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), ESG accountability, and integration of tobacco control into environmental governance. The webinar strengthened multisectoral dialogue and reinforced the urgency of aligning tobacco control with sustainability and climate priorities in India.
