Who We Are
We have conducted extensive research and developed a self-cleansing, toxin-free program based on experiential learning.
About Toxin Taxation
Toxin Taxation was initiated with the mission to create a tobacco-free world and contribute to achieve SDG 3 "Good health and well-being" by focusing on wellness and transforming tobacco consuming ecosystem in the world. It aims to initiate toxin-free behaviour among individuals and motivate people to initiate investments on their own mind, body, soul, and environment for a healthier well-being and healthier society.
We have done extensive research and developed a self-cleansing toxin-free program. The uniqueness of this program is to bring health and peace into your own hands. It is a one-time learning activity in which an individual becomes a self-cleanser and does not require any additional or outdoor support. It has evolved in the last couple of years and is growing steadily, changing lives from corporate employees to homemakers to senior citizens and to youth. We use our specially designed tools in the form of experiential learning.
To create a toxin-free world and promote wellness and health.
To create a tobacco-free world and contribute to achieve SDG 3 "Good health and well-being" by focusing on wellness and transforming the tobacco consuming ecosystem in the world.
Story Behind Our Name: Toxin Taxation
Taxing your toxins away.
To save our income from paying taxes we do a lot of investments; similarly one should initiate investments on our own mind, body, soul, and environment, to tax our toxins away.
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Our Journey So Far
The Beginning
Founded with the vision of creating a toxin-free world. Designed and implemented a pilot tobacco control programme for Indian Army personnel in Secunderabad.
Expanding Regional Impact
Contributed to the establishment and opening of the Tobacco Cessation Clinic at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), Malé, Maldives.
Reaching Vulnerable Communities
Conducted a behavioural change workshop for beedi workers in Siddipet, Telangana, addressing occupational exposure, addiction, and health risks.
Global Public Health Engagement
Served as a consultant for the World Health Organization in Nauru, supporting tobacco control and public health initiatives.
Strengthening Youth & Professional Capacity
Collaborated on a WHO India youth counselling project and launched the accredited "AACHARYA" Tobacco Treatment Training Program.
Research, Training & Knowledge Creation
Secured a Pfizer-supported medical education grant, authored "A Handbook on Tobacco Cessation", and established the Toxin Taxation Foundation.
Scaling Impact
Expanded training, counselling, and community outreach initiatives across institutions, healthcare settings, and educational platforms.
Consolidating Systems Change
Continued work in capacity building, school awareness programs, and research dissemination to strengthen tobacco control efforts.
National Contribution & Thought Leadership
Contributed to the NAMS National Task Force on Tobacco Control and authored "Tobacco Free for Life".
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Awards & Accolades
We have many Awards & Accolades which we are proud of.
"Young Achievers Award" by Quality Council of India for the work in tobacco control
'Tharuni Mitra Award' on International Women's Day
Invited to present the "3 C framework for Quitting tobacco" at the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health
Invited by WHO to conduct training in Nepal and Nauru
"Young Achievers Award" by Quality Council of India for the work in tobacco control
'Tharuni Mitra Award' on International Women's Day
Invited to present the "3 C framework for Quitting tobacco" at the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health
Invited by WHO to conduct training in Nepal and Nauru
IGMH, Maldives invited to train their doctors
Tanzania Global Learning Agency for a video conference Seminar for Cardiac Specialist, General Practitioners and medical students on Tobacco and preventing deaths
Felicitated on 'World No Tobacco Day' by Shri. Bonthu Ram Mohan, Mayor of Hyderabad as Tobacco Cessation for Hyderabad
IGMH, Maldives invited to train their doctors
Tanzania Global Learning Agency for a video conference Seminar for Cardiac Specialist, General Practitioners and medical students on Tobacco and preventing deaths
Felicitated on 'World No Tobacco Day' by Shri. Bonthu Ram Mohan, Mayor of Hyderabad as Tobacco Cessation for Hyderabad
"Young Achievers Award" by Quality Council of India for the work in tobacco control
'Tharuni Mitra Award' on International Women's Day
Invited to present the "3 C framework for Quitting tobacco" at the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health
Invited by WHO to conduct training in Nepal and Nauru
IGMH, Maldives invited to train their doctors
Tanzania Global Learning Agency for a video conference Seminar for Cardiac Specialist, General Practitioners and medical students on Tobacco and preventing deaths
Felicitated on 'World No Tobacco Day' by Shri. Bonthu Ram Mohan, Mayor of Hyderabad as Tobacco Cessation for Hyderabad
Dr. Surabhi Somani
Founder & Lead Trainer - Toxin Taxation
Dr. Surabhi Somani is a Tobacco Cessation Expert with a background in Public Health and dentistry. she holds certification in Global Tobacco Control from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and has worked across clinical, government, corporate, and international health settings.
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Introduction by Dr. Surabhi Somani
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