An awareness programme on NATIONAL AUTHORITY ON TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL ACT (NATA) was held on 07th of April 2017 Friday at Puttalam Divisional Secretariat Conference Hall. This training Programme had been arranged for the Government Officials who are closely working with the community. Programme was conducted by Mr.Shakya Nanayakkara, Director General of NGO secretariat who attended this programme representing Sri Lanka Alcohol Policy Alliance (SLAPA). Nearly 90 Officials attended this programme. Various aspects related to NATA, it’s objectives, growth and Implementing methods deeply explained through this programme and government officials actively participated.