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Release of the 44th Edition of Tobacco-Free Times: “Unmasking the Appeal — Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction”

Release of the 44th Edition of Tobacco-Free Times: "Unmasking the Appeal — Countering Nicotine...

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34th International Public Health Management Development Program (22nd July- 31st July 2026)

34th International Public Health Management Development Program (22nd July- 31st July 2026)

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A productive and inspiring visit to the National Tobacco Testing Laboratory (NTTL), Guwahati (27th – 28th July, 2026)

A productive and inspiring visit to the National Tobacco Testing Laboratory (NTTL), Guwahati (27th...

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Representation of IPHMDP at the Chintan Shivir on Strengthening the ITEC Programme (25th July 2026)

Representation of IPHMDP at the Chintan Shivir on Strengthening the ITEC Programme (25th July...

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National Workshop on “From Workflow to Protocol: Developing Efficient, Action-Oriented SOPs for National Tobacco Testing Laboratories” held on 02nd July 2026

National Workshop on “From Workflow to Protocol: Developing Efficient, Action-Oriented SOPs for National Tobacco...

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National AIIMS Consortium Meeting: From Evidence to Action – Advancing Tobacco Control Through White Paper Initiative

A virtual meeting of the AIIMS Consortium was held on 11 June 2026 from...

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Successfully conducted the 6th National Summit on World No Tobacco Day 2026 under the aegis of RCTC, PGIMER, Chandigarh

The 6th National Summit on World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2026 was convened on...

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33rd International Public Health Management Development Program.

The 33rd International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP) was conducted over ten days...

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Quarterly Meeting of NAMS State Cells (Chandigarh, Punjab & Himachal Pradesh)

The Quarterly Update Meeting of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India) State Cells...

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Successful Completion of 5th Batch of Basic Course on Tobacco Control – Valedictory Session

The Valedictory and Certificate Distribution Session for the 5th Batch of the Basic Course...

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Financial Supportive Supervision Visit by Vital Strategies.

Ms. Asha Tandon, Senior Finance & Contracts Manager, Tobacco Control, Vital Strategies, conducted a...

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National Webinar on TB & Tobacco Control: Expert Insights on Integrated Action for a TB-Free and Tobacco-Free India

National Webinar on Tuberculosis (TB) and Tobacco Control, held on March 24, 2026 (World...

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Public Health Policy and Management Program

The 7th Public Health Policy and Management Program (PHPM) was conducted from 16–20 March...

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Leadership and Management Program for Engineering Department, PGIMER Chandigarh (14th March 2026)

A second batch of the leadership and management program for the engineering department was...

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Leadership and Management Program for Engineering Department, PGIMER Chandigarh (7th February 2026)

A specialized leadership and management training program was conducted for the engineering department at...

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7th Public Health Policy and Management Program

The 7th Public Health Policy and Management Program was conducted from 16th to 20th...

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32nd International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP)

Building on the success of previous cohorts, the 32nd International Public Health Management Development...

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Publication of Book: Global Public Health Perspectives on Leadership and Management

A major academic milestone was the publication of the book titled Global Public Health...

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Certificate Course on Primary Healthcare Management (CPHM), Cohort 2

The Certificate Course on Primary Healthcare Management for Community Health Officers of Odisha, Cohort...

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RCTC Exhibition Stall at NCTOH, AIIMS Raebareli 2026 and PHASECON 2026: Showcasing Innovation, Resources & National Outreach

The Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (RCTC), PGIMER Chandigarh, set up impactful exhibition stalls...

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Release of Key Knowledge Document at the 7th National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH)

During the 7th National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH), the Resource Centre for...

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The third technical Plenary session on “Strengthening Tobacco Taxation: Evidence, Policy, and Global Perspectives”

The third technical Plenary session on “Strengthening Tobacco Taxation: Evidence, Policy, and Global Perspectives”...

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A high-level panel discussion titled “The Tobacco Endgame: Global Strategies to Achieve a Tobacco-Free Future”

A high-level panel discussion titled “The Tobacco Endgame: Global Strategies to Achieve a Tobacco-Free...

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7th National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH), AIIMS Raebareli – 30 January–01 February 2026

A total of three high-impact technical sessions were organized by the Resource Centre for...

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On-site Consultative Meeting for Certificate Course on Good Laboratory Practices (29 January 2026)

An on-site consultative meeting was held on 29 January 2026 to discuss the development...

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National Webinar on Planet Over Tobacco: Health, Environment & Climate – Tobacco Control for a Sustainable Future, 27th January, 2026

The National Webinar titled “Planet Over Tobacco: Health, Environment & Climate – Tobacco Control...

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RCTC Contribution to Digital and Social Media–Led Tobacco Control at Youth Conclave 2026

During the Youth Conclave 2026 held on 16 January 2026 at Panjab University, Chandigarh,...

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Official Launch of the 5th Batch of Basic Course on Tobacco Control (BCTC) – 12 January 2026

The Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (RCTC), Department of Community Medicine & Public Health,...

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Release of the 40th Edition of Tobacco Free Times at Youth Conclave 2026– 16 January 2026

The 40th edition of Tobacco Free Times was released during the Youth Conclave 2026.

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An Online National Consultation on Multi-Stakeholder Engagement for Advancing Tobacco Control in India – 2 December 2025

An Online National Consultation on Multi-Stakeholder Engagement for Advancing Tobacco Control in India was...

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Launch of Leadership Podcast Series: Voices of Change – Global Leadership Series

In an effort to expand digital learning and promote thought leadership, the podcast series...

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Systematic Review Writing Program

The Systematic Review Writing Program.

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National Webinar on “Youth Against Tobacco: Building a National Movement for Change in India” , 20 November 2025

A National Webinar on “Youth Against Tobacco: Building a National Movement for Change in...

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IAPSM Young Leaders National Conclave (YLNC) 2025, Goa, 7th December 2025

A plenary session titled “Youth at the Forefront of Tobacco Control: Leveraging Digitalisation and...

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31st International Public Health Management Development Program (IPHMDP)

The 31st International Public Health Management Development Program.

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An Expert Session on Emerging Tobacco Control Strategies at AIIMS Bilaspur on 16 November 2025.

Tobacco Control: Emerging Strategies and the Role of Motivational Interviewing in Tobacco Cessation.

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Poster Presentation at ISQUA 41st International Conference, Brazil

Further strengthening international academic engagement.

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Release of the 37th Edition of Tobacco Free Times at EFICON – 12 November 2025

On 12 November 2025, RCTC released the 37th edition of its flagship newsletter, Tobacco...

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Plenary Session at EFICON 2025 (12 November 2025): Advancing Multisectoral Collaboration for NTCP

On 12 November 2025, RCTC led a high-impact plenary session titled “Strengthening Multi-Sectoral Collaboration...

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Meeting with Health Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand on Strengthening Article 5.3 Implementation

Meeting with Health Secretary, Government of Uttarakhand on Strengthening Article 5.3 Implementation

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International Webinar on Tobacco Vendor Licensing: A Step Toward Stronger Tobacco Control

On 9th October 2025, the Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (RCTC), PGIMER Chandigarh, in...

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RCTC Leadership Engagement at the Partners’ Meeting on Tobacco Control Priorities – 10–12 November 2025, Hyderabad

From 10–12 November 2025, RCTC actively contributed to the Partners’ Meeting on Priorities for...

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