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Creating a Toxin-Free World Through Prevention, Training & Policy

Advancing public health by enabling individuals, institutions, and governments to adopt toxin-free behaviors and sustainable wellness practices.

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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.

Our Vision

To create a toxin-free world and promote wellness and health.

Our Mission

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 Services

Comprehensive solutions for a toxin-free world. Select a service below to view full details.

AACHARYA — Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program

Asia's first CTTTP (USA) accredited tobacco treatment training program. Designed for healthcare and community professionals to become tobacco cessation experts.

Designed for healthcare and community professionals
24 hours of intensive online training over 8 days
Evidence based treatment models (CBT, MI, pharmacotherapy)
Certification upon successful evaluation
Complimentary 6-month ATTUD-membership
Success Stories

Real People, Real Results

Hear from individuals who have successfully reclaimed their lives from tobacco.

Investment Banker

Clean for 5+ Months

"These sessions were very personalized, and helped identify the core reason(s) why I smoked and how to address them, so that the habit doesn't continue. These sessions help provide the structure /tips to help you convert the desire to an achievement."

Call Centre Manager

Tobacco Free

"My experience with Dr. Surabhi was really good. She has a great way of understanding the people and guide them through the way of smoking free life. The knowledge and techniques which she has suggested me is really helping out and I am not having that feeling to smoke which I had earlier."

IT Professional

Success Story

"I did quit after the 2nd session itself but all following session were adding enforcement to my confidence which was very much needed. She is a patient listener and does remember even the smallest details which she connects well for understanding the psychology of the person."

Entrepreneur

20-Year Smoker Quitted

"I have been a smoker for the last 2 decades and recently decided to quit. I wanted professional help and came across Dr. Surabhi... We agreed on a date for quitting and I was able to quit two days in advance. With Dr. Surabhi help I'm confident of continuing this stride. Anyone needing help with tobacco cessation your search ends with Dr. Surabhi."

Our Network

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra

TCS

TCS

NTPC

NTPC

Infosys

Infosys

Andhra Bank

Andhra Bank

Conagra Agro Tech Foods

Conagra Agro Tech Foods

Arcesium LLC

Arcesium LLC

NATCO

NATCO

WHO

WHO

IGMH Maldives

IGMH Maldives

Tanzania Global Learning Agency

Tanzania Global Learning Agency

Cancer Society of Maldives

Cancer Society of Maldives

MNJ Institute of Oncology

MNJ Institute of Oncology

Apollo Hospital

Apollo Hospital

KIMS Hospital

KIMS Hospital

Continental Hospital

Continental Hospital

Indian Army

Indian Army

Govt of Telangana

Govt of Telangana

NCC Cadets

NCC Cadets

Indian Cancer Society

Indian Cancer Society

Smile Foundation

Smile Foundation

Osmania University

Osmania University

MANU University

MANU University

The Aga Khan Academies

The Aga Khan Academies

Methodist College

Methodist College

Toxin Taxation

Advancing public health by enabling individuals, institutions, and governments to adopt toxin-free behaviors.

Contact Us

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

info@toxintaxation.com+91 6303258001

© 2026 Toxin Taxation. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer: Information shared here is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical consultation.

World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) Impact

WHO-Aligned Tobacco Control Initiatives by Toxin Taxation (2016–2025)

Grants and funders can see how our activities are globally aligned with World Health Organization themes.

2016

Get Ready for Plain Packaging

  • Formal recognition of the Founder's early work in tobacco cessation counselling.
  • Dr. Surabhi Somani was felicitated as a Tobacco Cessation Counsellor for Hyderabad, acknowledging frontline counselling.
2017

Tobacco: A Threat to Development

  • Toxin Taxation was formally founded, transitioning from individual advocacy to institutional action.
  • Conducted Pilot Tobacco Control Programme for Indian Army personnel at Secunderabad.
2018

Tobacco Breaks Hearts

  • Contributed to the establishment of the Tobacco Cessation Clinic at Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH), Malé, Maldives.
  • Strengthened clinical cessation services aligned with cardiovascular health priorities.
2019

Tobacco and Lung Health

  • Ministry of AYUSH International Yoga Day session with 5,000 CRPF personnel, integrating tobacco awareness and yogic support for quitting.
  • Global webinar for cardiac specialists, doctors, and medical students through Tanzania Global Learning Agency.
  • Presentation of the "3 Cs Framework for Quitting Tobacco" at the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health, Hyderabad.
2020

Protecting Youth from Industry Manipulation

  • Contributed through a WHO consultancy in Nauru aligned with WHO priorities.
  • Supported youth-focused tobacco control strategies.
2021

Commit to Quit

  • Collaborated with a Delhi-based NGO on a WHO India youth counselling project.
  • Launched AACHARYA, an accredited tobacco treatment training program.
2022

Tobacco: Threat to Our Environment

  • Pfizer-supported independent medical education initiative.
  • Peer-reviewed research publication.
  • Authorship of "A Handbook on Tobacco Cessation".
  • Establishment of Toxin Taxation Foundation.
2023

Grow Food, Not Tobacco

  • Supported the transformation of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) into a Tobacco-Free Educational Institution.
  • Impacted students across 11 academic streams.
2024

Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference

  • Offered free, personalised tobacco cessation counselling sessions on World No Tobacco Day.
  • Supported individuals initiating quit attempts.
2025

Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics

  • Contributed to the National Task Force on Tobacco Control under the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Government of India.
  • Authorship of Tobacco-Free for Life: Real Stories & Practical Tools to Quit for Good.
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Impact in Action

Our Collaborations

Completed Successful Projects with

Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra

TCS

TCS

NTPC

NTPC

Infosys

Infosys

Andhra Bank

Andhra Bank

Conagra Agro Tech Foods

Conagra Agro Tech Foods

Arcesium LLC

Arcesium LLC

NATCO

NATCO

WHO

WHO

IGMH Maldives

IGMH Maldives

Tanzania Global Learning Agency

Tanzania Global Learning Agency

Cancer Society of Maldives

Cancer Society of Maldives

MNJ Institute of Oncology

MNJ Institute of Oncology

Apollo Hospital

Apollo Hospital

KIMS Hospital

KIMS Hospital

Continental Hospital

Continental Hospital

Indian Army

Indian Army

Govt of Telangana

Govt of Telangana

NCC Cadets

NCC Cadets

Indian Cancer Society

Indian Cancer Society

Smile Foundation

Smile Foundation

Osmania University

Osmania University

MANU University

MANU University

The Aga Khan Academies

The Aga Khan Academies

Methodist College

Methodist College

Toxin Taxation

Advancing public health by enabling individuals, institutions, and governments to adopt toxin-free behaviors.

Contact Us

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

info@toxintaxation.com+91 6303258001

© 2026 Toxin Taxation. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer: Information shared here is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical consultation.