Plotting the path towards a tuberculosis-mukt Bharat

Today being the World Tuberculosis Day, I want to reflect on our journey to eliminate tuberculosis in India. Her transformation is a powerful example of how localised initiatives are reshaping perceptions about TB across India, echoing our national commitment to systematically expand TB elimination efforts in every state. Community engagement initiatives like TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan have played a crucial role, and the recent fiscal allocation of ₹4,200 crore for the National TB Elimination Programme further reinforces this effort. Building on this success, a similar event in Delhi brought together parliamentarians across party lines to focus on urban TB challenges and workplace screening programmes, leading to the emergence of corporate partnerships. By establishing state chapters, each tailored to address local challenges while contributing to the national goal of TB elimination, we honour India’s linguistic and cultural diversity while maintaining a clear focus on TB prevention, early diagnosis, and complete treatment.