Published: 23 March 2026ANI / DD News / Medical DialoguesHealth
World TB Day 2026: JP Nadda Launches '100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' with TB Mukt Bharat App
On March 24, 2026, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda presided over the national World Tuberculosis Day event at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. He launched the '100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan', the TB Mukt Bharat App for real-time patient tracking and treatment adherence, and the TB Mukt Urban Ward Initiative targeting high-transmission urban zones.
The 2026 global theme is 'Yes! We Can End TB!' — reflecting renewed optimism and mission-mode action. India has recorded a 21% decline in TB incidence and a 25% fall in TB mortality between 2015 and 2024, outpacing global averages. Treatment coverage rose from 53% in 2015 to 92% in 2024, with a treatment success rate of 90% under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan — above the global average of 88%. Since December 2024, over 20 crore vulnerable individuals have been screened, detecting 32.65 lakh TB patients.
The 100-day campaign will cover 1.58 lakh villages and urban wards with locally tailored micro-plans. India accounts for approximately 25% of global TB cases but bears 28% of global TB deaths. Drug-resistant TB remains a challenge, with India carrying 32% of global MDR/XDR-TB burden. Under the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana, each TB patient receives ₹1,000 per month as nutritional support throughout treatment. Rajasthan is among the high-burden states, making the campaign's community health worker outreach particularly critical for rural and tribal districts.
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Q: Evaluate the significance of the '100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' launched on World TB Day 2026 in advancing India's tuberculosis elimination targets.
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On 24 March 2026, Health Minister JP Nadda launched the 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, TB Mukt Bharat App and Urban Ward Initiative. India recorded a 21% TB incidence decline and 92% treatment coverage since 2015. The campaign covers 1.58 lakh villages; Ni-Kshay Poshan gives ₹1,000 monthly nutritional support.
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On World TB Day 2026 (March 24), Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched the 'TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan – 100 Days Campaign'. Consider the following statements about India's TB programme:
1. The 2026 World TB Day theme is 'Yes! We Can End TB!'
2. India's treatment coverage for TB increased from 53% (2015) to 92% (2024).
3. Under Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana, TB patients receive ₹500 per month as nutritional support.
4. The 100-day campaign covers 1.58 lakh villages and urban wards.
Which of the statements given above are CORRECT?
Explanation · Correct answer BStatement 3 is INCORRECT — Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana provides ₹1,000 per month (not ₹500) to TB patients as nutritional support throughout their treatment course. Statements 1, 2, and 4 are all correct: the 2026 theme is 'Yes! We Can End TB!'; treatment coverage rose from 53% to 92% between 2015-2024; and the 100-day campaign covers 1.58 lakh villages and wards with locally tailored micro-plans.
Frequently asked questions
Why is World TB Day observed on March 24 every year?
World TB Day is observed on March 24 to commemorate the day in 1882 when Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis. The date marks a turning point in the global fight against this deadly infectious disease.
What did Health Minister JP Nadda launch on World TB Day 2026?
On March 24, 2026, Health Minister JP Nadda launched the '100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' covering 1.58 lakh villages and urban wards, the 'TB Mukt Bharat App' for digital case detection and treatment tracking, and the 'TB Mukt Urban Ward Initiative' to accelerate urban TB elimination.
What progress has India made in TB elimination since 2015?
Under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), India has achieved a 21% reduction in TB incidence and 92% treatment success coverage since 2015. These gains reflect investments in early diagnosis, free treatment, and nutritional support for TB patients.
What is the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana and who benefits from it?
Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana is a government scheme that provides ₹1,000 per month as nutritional support to all TB patients undergoing treatment in India. It recognises that malnutrition is both a cause and consequence of TB, and aims to improve treatment outcomes by addressing nutritional deficiency.
What is India's TB elimination target and how does it compare to the global SDG goal?
India's target under PM TB Mukt Bharat is to eliminate TB by 2025, which is five years ahead of the global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of 2030. India accounts for approximately 26% of the global TB burden, making its progress critical to the worldwide fight against the disease.
