Andhra farmers concerned over WHO convention on tobacco

Bs_logoImage
Press Trust of India Ongole (AP)
Last Updated : Feb 02 2013 | 5:45 PM IST

Claiming that some "special interest groups" may be pushing to cap tobacco farming production, the organisers of the meeting sought the government's help to protect the interest of tobacco farmers.

"We humbly remind our government that the FCTC Treaty does not advocate that countries cap, restrict and ultimately eradicate tobacco farming; and that the FCTC Treaty actually recognises the importance of government assistance to tobacco farmers who are affected by a drop in demand for tobacco leaf as a result of smoking reduction strategies and changing consumer preferences," the organisers said.

  

You’ve reached your limit of 5 free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.

Already subscribed? Log in

Subscribe to read the full story →
Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Access to Exclusive Premium Stories

  • Over 30 subscriber-only stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Oct 22 2012 | 4:08 AM IST