Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda highlighted the importance of the ongoing second phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, set to end in early July 2026, as a crucial step in finding all undetected tuberculosis cases. In a virtual meeting with Health Ministers and officials from States and Union Territories, Nadda stressed the need to ensure that no vulnerable individuals are overlooked.
India has shown significant advancements in combating tuberculosis, with the country’s TB incidence dropping to 187 cases per lakh population in 2024 from 243 cases per lakh in 2014. Additionally, TB mortality has decreased to 21 per lakh of the population in 2024 compared to 34 per lakh in 2014. Nadda also mentioned that over 28.1 crore people have been screened, 20 lakh individuals received TB preventive treatment, and 5.7 lakh new ‘Nikshay Mitras’ have been enlisted under the intensified efforts since December 2024.
Acknowledging the collective efforts of various stakeholders, including States, Union Territories, health workers, volunteers, and partners, Nadda reiterated the government’s commitment to eradicating tuberculosis. He emphasized the necessity of unified action and participation from all sections of society to realize the vision of a TB-Mukt Bharat, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The mission’s success, according to Nadda, hinges on every State, Union Territory, and district achieving TB Mukt status.
Since the launch of the second phase of the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, more than 1.7 lakh Ayushman Arogya Shivirs have been conducted, covering over 1.20 lakh high-risk areas. The campaign has also seen significant community involvement, with around 32 lakh youths and nearly 1.9 lakh My Bharat volunteers actively engaged in awareness and screening initiatives.
