Launch of TB Mukt Bharat 100 Days Campaign
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Campaign intensity: BEFORE, TB elimination was a continuous, broad national effort under NTEP. NOW, the 100 Days Campaign introduces a time-bound, mission-mode acceleration targeting specific high-burden geographies.
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Urban focus: BEFORE, urban TB control lacked localized administrative targeting. NOW, the TB Mukt Urban Ward Initiative decentralizes responsibility to the municipal ward level for active case finding.
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Digital monitoring: BEFORE, patient tracking relied on the web-based Ni-kshay portal primarily accessed by health workers. NOW, the TB Mukt Bharat App provides a dedicated mobile interface for better community engagement and real-time adherence tracking.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding India's TB elimination efforts? 1. The Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana provides direct benefit transfers for nutritional support to TB patients. 2. Multi-Drug Resistant TB (MDR-TB) is defined as a form of TB infection caused by bacteria that are resistant to treatment with at least Isoniazid and Rifampicin.