India’s Progress in TB Elimination Highlighted
Shri Nadda noted that India has achieved significant milestones, with a 21% reduction in TB incidence from 2015 to 2024 and a 25% decline in TB-related mortality, surpassing global averages. Treatment success rates have reached 90%, highlighting India’s position as a global leader in TB elimination, attributed to robust program implementation and strong public participation under the Jan Andolan movement.
Strengthening Grassroots Efforts in Madhya Pradesh
The meeting also included Union Ministers Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Smt. Anupriya Patel, and Shri Durgadas Uikey. Smt. Patel praised Madhya Pradesh’s proactive approach in community-based TB screening, including tribal and remote areas, the integration of AI-enabled chest X-rays, mobile diagnostic vans, NAAT machines, and nutritional support via the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana.
Additional Secretary and Mission Director, Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, emphasized India’s extensive diagnostic infrastructure with over 9,300 NAAT machines, highlighting inter-departmental convergence and comprehensive patient-centric care as key drivers of the state’s TB elimination efforts.
MPs Pledge Constituency-Level Action
Members of Parliament from Madhya Pradesh committed to promoting Ni-kshay Shivirs for early TB detection, ensuring smooth functioning of district-level services, and engaging Ni-kshay Mitras, MYBharat volunteers, and Panchayati Raj Institutions to provide holistic support. MPs also pledged to prioritise TB in DISHA meetings, conduct facility visits, and directly interact with patients to address on-ground challenges.
TB-Mukt Bharat: Mission Mode for Elimination
Launched in December 2024, the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan aims to ensure early detection, timely treatment, and comprehensive psychosocial support for high-risk patients. The Jan Andolan movement has mobilized over 2 lakh MYBharat volunteers, more than 6.7 lakh Ni-kshay Mitras, and over 30,000 elected representatives nationwide, reinforcing India’s commitment to achieving a TB-free India.
