Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Can Sri Lanka create a tobacco-free generation among children born after 2010? A new proposal submitted to Health and Mass Media Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa aims to do just that.

The concept paper, prepared by the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA), outlines a science-backed programme to prevent future generations from accessing tobacco products. It has been handed over to the Ministry for legal consideration.

The document was presented by NATA Chairman Dr Ananda Ratnayake and L.L. Amila Isuru of the Faculty of Medicine at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka during a recent meeting.

In addition to the proposal, recommendations to amend the existing NATA Act were also submitted, focusing on stricter regu...