Union Health Minister JP Nadda is set to flag off the 'TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan - 100 Days Campaign' during the national event marking World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2026. The initiative, building on India's ongoing efforts under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), aims to intensify screening, early detection, and treatment to accelerate progress toward eliminating tuberculosis nationwide.

World Tuberculosis Day, observed annually on March 24, aligns with the global theme "Yes! We Can End TB!" as declared by the World Health Organization, emphasizing country-led actions powered by community involvement and innovation. In India, the event will serve as a platform to launch or reinvigorate targeted 100-day drives focused on high-priority districts, leveraging strategies such as mass screenings, chest X-ray diagnostics, and community engagement to identify asymptomatic cases and reduce transmission. Previous similar campaigns, like the one launched in December 2024 across hundreds of districts, demonstrated significant impact by screening crores of people and notifying lakhs of TB cases.

The forthcoming 100 Days Campaign is expected to expand on these successes, incorporating advanced technologies, the TB Mukt Bharat App for real-time monitoring, and community participation through initiatives like Ni-kshay Mitra for nutritional support. It targets vulnerable populations in high-burden areas, aiming to further decrease diagnostic delays, mortality, and new infections while aligning with India's ambition to achieve TB elimination ahead of global timelines. Nadda's role in presiding over the event underscores the government's commitment to a "Jan Bhagidari" (people's participation) approach in public health.

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This push comes amid India's impressive strides in TB control, where decline rates have outpaced global averages through sustained programs like Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. The campaign will likely highlight integration with other health services, volunteer mobilization, and innovative tools to ensure no case goes undetected or untreated.

The national observance in New Delhi will bring together health officials, experts, and stakeholders to review progress, share best practices, and renew pledges toward a TB-free India. As the minister flags off the campaign, it signals renewed momentum in the fight against one of the country's major public health challenges, reinforcing collective resolve to end TB through accelerated, inclusive actions in the coming months.

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