NOHP Puducherry- World Oral Health Day celebration with Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry

The *World Oral Health Day* ( WOHD ) celebration campaign was conducted from _March 20 to April 20_ in collaboration with *Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital,Puducherry - Vinayaga Mission University.* . As part of this initiative, oral health awareness activities were carried out in the Chunnambar Backwater area, Kanniyakoil area, and Muthialpet area. The program focused on educating the general public about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and preventing oral diseases. A special tobacco cessation and oral health awareness session was also conducted to highlight the harmful effects of tobacco use. Nearly *850* beneficiaries were reached through this campaign, with receiving focused education on tobacco-related risks.