Archive · 25 Jun 2025
India Recognized for Tobacco Control, WHO Report Highlights Progress
The World Health Organization (WHO) is highlighting the dangers of tobacco and how to help people quit.
India won an award for helping people stop using tobacco.
India has made it easier for people to see warnings about the dangers of tobacco, and has banned most tobacco ads.
India is also working hard to stop tobacco companies from targeting children.
WHO's Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report highlights efforts to warn people about tobacco's dangers.
India received the Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for Global Tobacco Control for its tobacco cessation efforts.
India is among the countries with best-practice-level graphic health warnings.
India has banned tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorships.
The World No Tobacco Day 2025 theme is 'Protecting children from tobacco industry interference.'
- Who
- WHO, Bloomberg Philanthropies, India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- What
- The WHO's Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 report highlights global tobacco control measures and India's achievements.
- When
- The WHO report and World No Tobacco Day are annual events; the award was presented on June 23.
- Where
- The WHO report focuses globally; the award was presented in Dublin, Ireland.
- Why
- To address tobacco use and encourage cessation and promote health.
India's Achievements in Tobacco Control
Challenges Ahead
Progress vs. Challenges
India's Achievements in Tobacco Control
India is making substantial progress in tobacco control through health warnings and cessation programs.
Challenges Ahead
Continued vigilance and enhanced measures are required due to industry interference and to maintain momentum.
- Report Focus
- WHO MPOWER tobacco control measures
- Award Category
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for Global Tobacco Control
- Awarded To
- India's National Tobacco Control Cell
- Cessation Focus
- Promoting tobacco cessation
- India's Health Warning
- 85% coverage
- World No Tobacco Day 2025 Theme
- Protecting children from tobacco industry interference
