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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

ALCOHOL ATLAS OF INDIA




alcohol_atlas The Launching Ceremony of the “Alcohol Atlas of India” will be held at the Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 29th April 2008. Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss (Hon’ble Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Government of India) is the Chief Guest on the occasion and he will release the Manual by handing over the first copy to Dr. Vijay Chandra (WHO Regional Advisor on Mental Health & Substance Abuse for South East Asia). Swami Agnivesh (Veteran Social Activist & Chairman, Bandhua Mukti Morcha) will be the Guest of Honour. Mr. Derek Rutherford (Chairman, Global Alcohol Policy Alliance - GAPA) will deliver the Keynote Address. Dr. S. Arul Rhaj (Chairman, IAPA & President, Commonwealth Medical Association) will preside over the function.

“Alcohol Atlas of India” is the first major manual from Indian Alcohol Policy Alliance (IAPA), as part of its commitment to prevent alcohol related harm through evidence based policy intervention, advocacy and capacity building.
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