We are proud to announce that Dr. Akshata Agnihotri, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Dentistry, has been awarded the prestigious CK Handoo Scholarship by the Indian Cancer Society. She received a grant of ₹50,000/- for her research proposal titled:

“Cessation of Smokeless Tobacco Use: Assessing the Combined Effectiveness of Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Tobacco Cessation Counselling in Achieving Abstinence from Smokeless Tobacco Use by Evaluating Quit Rates Three Months Post-Intervention – A Randomized Controlled Trial.”

This award is a testament to Dr. Agnihotri’s dedication to advancing public health research and her commitment to reducing tobacco use in India.