In 2019, the Medical and Health Department of the Government of Rajasthan was awarded by the World Health Organization for control over which of the following?
The correct answer is Tobacco.
- In 2019, the Medical and Health Department of the Government of Rajasthan was awarded by the World Health Organization for control over Tobacco.
Key Points
- The Medical & Health Department of Rajasthan launched various campaigns against tobacco consumption at places such as schools, colleges, police stations, and government offices during 2018-19.
- As part of the tobacco-free initiatives, 1.13 crore people took a pledge against tobacco consumption at the events held in 1.56 lakh government institutions on January 30 this year, marking Martyrs’ Day.
- The award was received by the Medical & Health Department's Additional Chief Secretary, Rohit Kumar Singh on behalf of the government
Additional Information
- World Health Organisation:
- Established in 1948
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.


