On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day 2026, the ICMR–National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR) organized the "National Consultation on Countering Nicotine & Tobacco Addiction: From Evidence to Action” on 2 June 2026. Dr. Ramrao D. Patil, DDG (Ayush), was invited as a Guest and, during his address, he highlighted the Ayush Guidelines for the Establishment of Tobacco Cessation Centres (TCCs) at Ayush institutions. He also emphasized the potential role of Ayush systems in strengthening tobacco de-addiction and cessation efforts. Dr. Patil further chaired a panel discussion, where he shared insights on the use of Yoga-based practices as behavioural interventions and the supportive role of Panchakarma procedures such as Dhoomapana and Nasya as adjunctive measures in managing tobacco withdrawal and promoting cessation. #WorldNoTobaccoDay2026 #NoTobacco #TobaccoFreeIndia #AyushForWellness #YogaForHealth #IDY2026 #YogaForHealthyAgeing #IDY #InternationalDayOfYoga2026 #Yoga365 #InternationalDayOfYoga