IN A widely appreciated move, Government College for Women has been declared smoke-free, in a ceremony held at the college yesterday.

Professor Mushtaq Ahmad Wani, College Principal announced it during an anti-tobacco awareness programme held in the college, attended by Food Safety Officer Shabir Ahmed Lone and AK Wani, Sr. Programme Manager, J&K Voluntary Health Association and students and staff members.

Along with delegates, Professor Mushtaq put up anti-tobacco signages in and outside the institution. He announced that smoking in the College premises and within 100 yards of the College has been prohibited by Government and anyone found smoking will be booked under law.

He also authorised the College Sports Officer as his designated officer, to whom complaints against smokers can be lodged.