TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: Government Launches 100-Day Campaign on World Tuberculosis Day
The government launched the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 100-Day Campaign on World TB Day 2026, covering 1.58 lakh villages, with 20 crore screened and 32.65 lakh TB patients detected since December 2024, achieving 21% reduction in TB incidence.
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Key Points for RAS
- Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan - 100 Days Campaign, TB Mukt Bharat App, and TB Mukt Urban Ward Initiative on World TB Day (March 24) at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida.
- The campaign will cover 1.58 lakh villages and urban wards with locally tailored micro-plans targeting vulnerable populations including urban poor, tribal communities, and migrant groups.
- Since December 2024, over 20 crore vulnerable individuals have been screened, detecting 32.65 lakh TB patients.
- India has achieved a 21% reduction in TB incidence and aims to eliminate TB ahead of the global target of 2030.
- The theme for World TB Day 2026 is Yes! We Can End TB!
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda presided over the national-level World Tuberculosis Day 2026 event at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida on March 24, launching the 'TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan - 100 Days Campaign' along with the TB Mukt Bharat App and the TB Mukt Urban Ward Initiative.
The campaign will cover 1.58 lakh villages and urban wards, with locally tailored micro-plans to ensure precision in implementation. It focuses on vulnerable populations including the urban poor, tribal communities, and migrant groups, aiming to bridge last-mile gaps in TB detection and treatment.
Since the commencement of the broader TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in December 2024, over 20 crore vulnerable individuals have been screened, leading to the detection of 32.65 lakh TB patients across the country. India has achieved a 21% reduction in TB incidence.
The theme for World TB Day 2026 is 'Yes! We Can End TB!', reflecting a global call to action to accelerate efforts against one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. India aims to eliminate TB ahead of the global target of 2030.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 What is the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 100-Day Campaign launched on World TB Day 2026?
The TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan - 100 Days Campaign was launched by Union Health Minister JP Nadda on March 24, 2026 (World TB Day) at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. It will cover 1.58 lakh villages and urban wards using locally tailored micro-plans targeting vulnerable populations including urban poor, tribal communities, and migrant groups.
2 How many TB patients were detected under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan since December 2024?
Since the commencement of the broader TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan in December 2024, over 20 crore vulnerable individuals have been screened, leading to the detection of 32.65 lakh TB patients across India. India has also achieved a 21% reduction in TB incidence as a result.
3 What new apps and initiatives were launched on World TB Day 2026 in India?
On World TB Day 2026, Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched three initiatives: the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan - 100 Days Campaign, the TB Mukt Bharat App, and the TB Mukt Urban Ward Initiative. The event was held at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida.
4 What is India's target for eliminating tuberculosis and how does it compare to the global TB elimination goal?
India aims to eliminate TB ahead of the global target of 2030. The theme for World TB Day 2026 is 'Yes! We Can End TB!'. With a 21% reduction in TB incidence already achieved and over 32.65 lakh patients detected and on treatment, India is well ahead of the global elimination timeline.
5 What is the theme for World Tuberculosis Day 2026 and where was India's national event held?
The theme for World TB Day 2026 is 'Yes! We Can End TB!', reflecting a global call to action. India's national-level event was held at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, presided over by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on March 24, 2026.
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