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- The Federation of All India Farmer Associations (FAIFA) criticised WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) for excluding tobacco farmers.
- COP11 is scheduled to be held in Geneva from November 17–22, 2025.
- FAIFA’s request for farmer participation at WHO-FCTC COP11 was rejected, citing misalignment with FCTC objectives.
- FAIFA stated that FCTC Articles 17 and 18 call for protecting farmers’ livelihoods and promoting sustainable alternatives.
- India is the world’s second-largest tobacco producer and ranks fourth in Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco production.
- India is the second-largest exporter of unmanufactured tobacco, with exports of ₹12,006 crore in 2023–24.
- Over 36 million people in India depend on tobacco cultivation, processing, and trade for their livelihood.
- FAIFA warned that excluding farmers from policy discussions could destabilise rural economies and affect livelihoods.
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