It is time to take steps to stop tobacco companies from interfering in public health laws and policies. In the present situation, in the light of the International Tobacco Control Agreement (FCTC), it is very important to formulate a specific guideline in this regard and formulate a code of conduct on how government officials/employees should treat tobacco companies. Speakers expressed this view in a virtual meeting this (October 9, 2020) afternoon on the occasion of National No Tobacco Day-2020.

The Department of Health is playing a vital role in implementing the steps taken to strengthen the immune system of the people of the state and to develop the health system. To accelerate infectious disease and tobacco control programs the officials of the Department of Health need to have a clear and acceptable code of conduct.