Ranked 40 out of 80

India

Overall Score: 57

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Indicators of Influence

These seven key indicators highlight interference from the tobacco industry in India.

No. 1

Industry participation in policy development

Indicator Score:

7 / 20

No. 2

Tobacco industry-related CSR activities

Indicator Score:

5 / 20

No. 3

Benefits given to the tobacco industry

Indicator Score:

5 / 20

No. 4

Unnecessary interaction with the tobacco industry

Indicator Score:

11 / 20

No. 5

Procedure for transparency measures

Indicator Score:

10 / 20

No. 6

Avoiding conflicts of interest

Indicator Score:

9 / 20

No. 7

Preventive measures

Indicator Score:

10 / 30

Recommendations

These are ways India can deter interference from the tobacco industry:

A nation-wide policy in line with FCTC Article 5.3 is needed to prevent tobacco industry interference in public policy and implementation concerning tobacco.

Learn more about tobacco industry interference in this country.

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