Coimbatore Witnesses No Smoking Day Awareness Street Play at Race Course

The CSW Foundation and District Tobacco Control Cell Coimbatore hosted a No Smoking Day Awareness Street Play at Race Course, with students from Bharathiar University, PSG CAS, and Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts and Science actively participating to promote a smoke-free lifestyle.


Coimbatore, March 16, 2024 – The bustling Race Course area of Coimbatore became the stage for a compelling No Smoking Day Awareness Street Play today, in a joint initiative by the CSW Foundation and the District Tobacco Control Cell Coimbatore. Aimed at combatting smoking's pervasive threat and educating the public about its harmful effects, the event drew energetic participation from students of Bharathiar University, PSG College of Arts and Science (PSG CAS), and Kumaraguru College of Arts and Science (Kumaraguru CAS).

This impactful event showcased the students' dedication to promoting a healthier, smoke-free environment. Through their dynamic and engaging performances, the participants effectively communicated the critical dangers of smoking and the paramount importance of quitting for one’s health. Their creative narratives and vivid portrayals underscored the myriad health risks linked to tobacco use, from chronic diseases to diminished quality of life, urging attendees to reconsider their smoking habits.



The No Smoking Day Awareness Street Play was not just an educational endeavor but a call to action, encouraging the community to adopt healthier lifestyle choices and to support each other in the journey towards cessation. It underscored the role of collective effort in fostering significant societal change, leveraging the vitality and inventiveness of the youth to spearhead this crucial awareness campaign.

This initiative reaffirms the power of community engagement and the arts in driving social change, particularly in the fight against tobacco use. By bringing together students, health advocates, and the public, the event paved the way for continued dialogue and action towards realizing a smoke-free society in Coimbatore and beyond.

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