" Information imparts knowledge for generating a thought or an idea for innovation which assists to provide a desired outcome, in total or partially. This, I consider is the utility of the PGI based India’s fist E- Resource Center for Tobacco Control (RCTC). The ease of access and ready availability of the IEC material relevant for creating evidence-based policies, advocating for issues or raising awareness is a huge benefit for the human resource working towards tobacco control (TC) at all levels, countrywide. I hope and wish that in coming years, it will also have a significant outreach to the needy, especially in Low Middle Income Countries (LMICs) in moving ahead for a Tobacco-free Generation and Tobacco-free World. "

" Passion, Persistence and Perseverance describes succinctly the efforts of Prof. Sonu Goel to take the initiative of Tobacco Control from Road to Policy. For researchers, academicians, implementers and policy making bodies, consolidated Digital Resource Centre would be helpful. Best Wishes. "

" The E-RCTC is a unique platform from where we can fetch all the information related to tobacco control activities in India. It will immensely help the programming officers, academicians, researchers and other stakeholders by providing correct and reliable information and facts about tobacco control. It will also help in the implementation of tobacco control laws and programmes, and curb the menace of tobacco use. "

" The IPHMDP program was a great initiative for learning. It has emerged as a very smart move in the field of public health. It has enabled the regular training of workforce and has led to more satisfaction among the clients. Apart from this, the course has improved the knowledge of clinicians and recognized the need of public health management. "

" The E-Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (ERCTC), an initiative by Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh provides all relevant information related to tobacco control under one roof. The E-RCTC showcases a repository of latest orders, circulars, notifications & many others that are being released from time to time both by the state and central governments to curb the tobacco menace. The E-RCTC would also help counter the misleading facts on tobacco control which exist on various web engines "

" For quite some time, there was a need felt to have one-stop window for all information on tobacco control. The E-RCTC greatly fills this gap for the country. We, at NICPR and the WHO-FCTC Global Knowledge hub on Smokeless Tobacco remains committed to contribute, share and use the information from this unique platform. "

" Tobacco consumption is assuming a bigger threat to the people’s health. It is not only behavior change which can prevent the ill effects of tobacco but also good advocacy with the various stakeholders, which can help in meeting this challenge. Policy makers, planners and managers also require evidences for better decision making. E-RCTC can bridge this gap in mitigating the effect of tobacco use. "

" E-RCTC is a first of its kind initiative in India, where, on one platform, one can access all the updates on Tobacco Control activities in India. It serves as a focal point for a broad range of research, education and public service activities regarding tobacco control in India. This platform will provide immense help to policy makers and implementers. "

" I am pleased to see that the E-Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (E-RCTC) is progressing very well. There is a need in India to identify the gaps in knowledge and capacity for implementing and tobacco control policies. The E_RCTC is addressing that need; providing the best possible information and resources to help establish and strengthen WHO-FCTC and MPOWER implementation in India. It is The Union’s hope that the E-RCTC will also be useful for other countries of the region with high rates of tobacco use. "

" Information is power. To get a comprehensive centre like E-Resource Centre for Tobacco Control (E-RCTC), is a luxury for program Managers, Researchers, Policy makers and other Stakeholders. This one-stop information centre on tobacco control initiated by PGIMER (Chandigarh) and The UNION (SEA) is a very welcome step and need of the hour. I wish researchers from various parts of the country and across the globe utilize the information provided in this resource centre for public health advocacy, policy formulation, implementation of best practices and information dissemination in the area of tobacco control. "

" Tobacco Control needs to be taken up as a social movement and an all-government approach. The control efforts made by various stakeholders need to be concerted and well-orchestrated for logical results for an ultimate tobacco endgame in this world. This journey would need information, data, research studies, best-practices, etc. under one roof. If you are looking for one such source, please look at the www.rctcpgi.org. I congratulate PGIMER, Chandigarh and the Union for this good initiative Let us all populate this source with richer information for action. "

" E- RCTC is unique in many ways and my experience is that it gives almost all the information needed for tobacco control activities with immense collection of notifications, guidelines, etc. This is very helpful, especially for a state which is starting to implement tobacco control programmes. I hope that E-RCTC continues to serve very useful resources for all stakeholders in the country and globally as well. "