• On December 7, 2024, India launched the 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign in Panchkula, Haryana.

• Aligned with the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), the campaign is part of India’s broader goal to eliminate TB by 2025 and contributes significantly to global TB elimination efforts.

• The campaign covers 347 districts across 33 states and union territories.

• Its goal is to improve case detection, reduce diagnostic delays, and enhance treatment outcomes for vulnerable groups.

• Key efforts include:

1. Deploying AI-enabled diagnostic tools, 

2. Expanding nutritional support through Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana

3. Engaging communities through initiatives like PM TB Mukt Abhiyan

• The campaign aims to improve key output indicators: TB incidence rates, diagnostic coverage, and mortality rates.

• India’s TB elimination strategy aligns with global goals, aiming for a TB-free nation by 2025.

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