Various farmer associations in India have raised concerns regarding the
World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent recommendation to substitute
tobacco cultivation with alternative crops. The farmer groups question the
validity of this suggestion, citing a lack of evidence to support the
proposed shift. They argue that tobacco cultivation is a crucial source of
income for many farmers and its replacement could adversely affect their
livelihoods. The associations emphasize the need for a comprehensive study
and analysis of potential alternative crops before implementing any
changes. This development highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the
WHO’s role in shaping agricultural practices and the importance of
considering the local socio-economic factors in such recommendations.
World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent recommendation to substitute
tobacco cultivation with alternative crops. The farmer groups question the
validity of this suggestion, citing a lack of evidence to support the
proposed shift. They argue that tobacco cultivation is a crucial source of
income for many farmers and its replacement could adversely affect their
livelihoods. The associations emphasize the need for a comprehensive study
and analysis of potential alternative crops before implementing any
changes. This development highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the
WHO’s role in shaping agricultural practices and the importance of
considering the local socio-economic factors in such recommendations.
