On Friday, 31st May, 2019, ‘No Tobacco’ awareness programme was conducted by the Aga Khan Health Board for Ahmedabad - Anand Centre. It consisted of a World No Tobacco Day Awareness Rally that was conducted with the help of Scouts & Guides - Anand, Aga Khan Youth & Sports Board - Anand and India Volunteer Core Group -Division Anand.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy SP), Anand, Shri D.R.Patel was the Chief Guest. He appreciated the efforts of the Ismaili community and congratulated the community and the volunteers for conducting this awareness rally. He also gave guidance and support for the programme.

The rally started with a flag off jointly given by Dy SP Shri D.R.Patel and Dr Amin Hirani, Chairman, Aga Khan Health Board for Ahmedabad. The starting point of the rally was Anand Nagarpalika and it ended at Ekta traffic police check post, Anand Town. Many citizens in Anand appreciated this community effort and cheered the participants along the rally.