Author: Jagdish Kaur et al. The program aims to implement the provisions of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, and achieve the goal of reducing tobacco use across the country.
The NTCP focuses on prevention, control, and treatment of tobacco dependence, in line with the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The NTCP is a key component of India's public health strategy, aiming to reduce the prevalence of tobacco use and prevent related diseases such as lung cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory disorders.
