Tobacco use continues to be a leading preventable cause of death in India. This systematic review analyzes the effectiveness of behavioral therapy interventions under the Quit India 2.0 initiative. Evidence suggests that well-structured behavioral counseling can significantly improve quit rates, especially when combined with community outreach and consistent follow-up.
However, challenges remain—including accessibility, training of counselors, and integrating behavioral strategies into primary care. These insights underscore the need for scalable, culturally tailored approaches to make tobacco cessation a public health success in India.
