National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP)
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
NTCP offers free tobacco cessation counselling through district Tobacco Cessation Centres and a national Quitline, helping citizens quit tobacco use and reducing associated health risks.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2007
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- 1800-11-2356
What you get
Citizens get access to free tobacco cessation counselling and support services through Tobacco Cessation Centres, along with awareness generation to reduce tobacco consumption and its associated health impacts.
Who is eligible
All citizens seeking help to quit tobacco use can access services at Tobacco Cessation Centres set up under the programme; no income or category restriction.
Documents you need
No specific documents required to access cessation counselling services.
How to apply
Visit a Tobacco Cessation Centre at your district hospital, or call the national toll-free Tobacco Quitline for counselling support.
Frequently asked questions
Is tobacco cessation counselling free under NTCP?
Yes, counselling and support services at Tobacco Cessation Centres are provided free of cost.
What is the Tobacco Quitline number?
1800-11-2356, a national toll-free helpline offering counselling support to quit tobacco.
Where can I find a Tobacco Cessation Centre?
Most district hospitals have a Tobacco Cessation Centre set up under the National Tobacco Control Programme.