Two women in India rolling Bidi cigarettes on the ground
Recycling nutrients for fertilizer independence; Bidi taxes for health and the economy in India

Higher bidi taxes could save lives and strengthen India’s economy. Bidis, the most commonly used smoked tobacco product in India, are harmful to health. Yet bidi taxation remains low, and there are tax exemptions for small producers. An OHT modeling study investigated the long-term health implications of removing these tax advantages. The reduction in smoking […]

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