Tobacco-related diseases are a growing issue in developing countries, and India, with its estimated 250 million smokers, could face an enormous burden in coming years. This study, a randomized controlled trial, will be conducted in the Indian state of Bihar, a region with high rates of tobacco us.

The target population in this intervention is teachers, who have a great influence over students and the community at large. Teachers in the intervention group will be given smoking cessation materials, such as brochures and newsletters, all in Hindi. A "lead" teacher will promote discussions of cessation, and a health educator will visit the schools every few months to further promote smoking cessation. Researchers will also conduct a policy assessment and a process evaluation.