On January 26, 2024, India celebrated its 75th Republic Day, commemorating the day when the Constitution of India came into force in 1950. The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land, which reflects the values and principles of democracy, justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. It also guarantees the fundamental rights and duties of the citizens, as well as the directive principles of state policy, which guide the government in achieving the objectives of social, economic, and environmental development.
On this auspicious occasion, we honor the brave and visionary leaders who drafted the Constitution of India, as well as the countless freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the independence of the nation. We also remember the martyrs and heroes who have protected the sovereignty and integrity of the nation, and the achievers and innovators who have contributed to the progress and prosperity of the nation.
As we celebrate the 75th Republic Day, we also look ahead to the challenges and opportunities that await us. We acknowledge that India is a diverse and dynamic country, with a population of over 1.3 billion people, belonging to different religions, languages, cultures, and regions. We recognize that India is a developing country, with a GDP of over $3.8 trillion, making it the fifth-largest economy in the world, but also facing issues such as poverty, inequality, unemployment, corruption, pollution, and climate change.
We realize that India is a global player, with a strong diplomatic and strategic presence, but also facing threats such as terrorism, cyberattacks, and pandemics. We understand that India is a responsible power, with a commitment to the ideals of peace, cooperation, and multilateralism, but also facing expectations and responsibilities from the international community.
We, the citizens of India, are the guardians of the Constitution of India, and the inheritors of the legacy of the Republic of India. We have the right and the duty to uphold the values and principles of the Constitution, and to participate in the democratic process of the nation. We have the power and the potential to shape the future of the nation, and to contribute to the development of the nation. We have the vision and the aspiration to realize the dreams of the nation, and to achieve the goals of the nation.
One of the goals of the nation, as enshrined in the Constitution of India, is to improve the public health and welfare of the people. Article 47 of the Constitution states that “The State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties and, in particular, the State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health.”
In this context, we would like to share the remarkable work done by Dianalds New Era Care Foundation (DNECF) that aims for holistic development of humans and nature by protecting, promoting and preserving the environmental needs of the planet, developing the entire human population to recuperate the natural order, developing a new culture of eco friendly and positive existence where nature and humans align themselves for mutual benefit, and bringing holistic socio-economic development in society.
DNECF is currently running a groundbreaking campaign called “Tar The Roads and Not The Lungs”, which is dedicated to combating the devastating effects of tobacco and smoking, a global health crisis that demands immediate attention. Tobacco and smoking are the leading causes of preventable death and disease in the world, killing more than 8 million people every year, of which more than 1 million are in India. Tobacco and smoking also cause immense harm to the environment, contributing to deforestation, air pollution, soil degradation, and climate change.
The campaign “Tar The Roads and Not The Lungs” has the following objectives:
Raise awareness about the true nature of tobacco as a mass killer.
Reduce the prevalence of tobacco use among the target audience.
Encourage policy changes to promote smoke-free environments.
Garner support for anti-smoking initiatives and rehabilitation programs.
Establish a blueprint for international implementation.
Eradicate Tobacco Addiction.
The campaign is aligned with the theme of the 75th Republic Day, which is “Viksit Bharat” and “Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka”, which symbolize the country’s aspirations and its role as the nurturer of democracy and development. The campaign is also in sync with the global agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. One of the SDGs is to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages, which includes reducing the mortality from non-communicable diseases and strengthening the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
We, at DNECF, invite you to join us in our campaign “Tar The Roads and Not The Lungs”, and to be a part of the movement to create a tobacco-free and smoke-free world. We believe that together, we can make a difference, and we can make a change. We believe that we can tar the roads and not the lungs, and we can pave the way for a healthier and happier future for ourselves and our generations to come.
Jai Hind!
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