The farmers’ body, representing tobacco growers in India, has written a
letter expressing their strong opposition to the World Health
Organization’s (WHO) recent recommendation to ban the production and sale
of tobacco products. In the letter addressed to the Prime Minister’s Office
(PMO) and the finance ministry, the body argues against the WHO’s stance,
emphasizing the economic significance of the tobacco industry to the
livelihoods of farmers. The letter highlights the challenges faced by
tobacco farmers, including high debts, lack of alternative crops, and the
potential negative impact on rural economies. The farmers’ body urges the
government to consider their concerns and find a balanced approach that
takes into account the interests of both public health and the agricultural
community.
letter expressing their strong opposition to the World Health
Organization’s (WHO) recent recommendation to ban the production and sale
of tobacco products. In the letter addressed to the Prime Minister’s Office
(PMO) and the finance ministry, the body argues against the WHO’s stance,
emphasizing the economic significance of the tobacco industry to the
livelihoods of farmers. The letter highlights the challenges faced by
tobacco farmers, including high debts, lack of alternative crops, and the
potential negative impact on rural economies. The farmers’ body urges the
government to consider their concerns and find a balanced approach that
takes into account the interests of both public health and the agricultural
community.
