{"id":41865,"date":"2025-11-15T19:50:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T14:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=41865"},"modified":"2025-11-15T19:50:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T14:20:07","slug":"india-tb-incidence-decline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/","title":{"rendered":"India TB Incidence Decline 2025: PM Modi Hails WHO Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#India_TB_incidence_decline_2025_shows_21_drop_PM_Modi_hails_WHO_report_Learn_about_TB_Mukt_Bharat_Abhiyan_Ni-Kshay_Poshan_Yojana_and_Indias_public_health_achievements\" >India TB incidence decline 2025 shows 21% drop; PM Modi hails WHO report. Learn about TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana, and India\u2019s public health achievements.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#India_Achieves_Historic_Decline_in_TB_Cases_PM_Modi_Hails_WHO_Report\" >India Achieves Historic Decline in TB Cases: PM Modi Hails WHO Report<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#A_Major_Milestone_in_Public_Health\" >A Major Milestone in Public Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Key_Health_Indicators_Show_Strong_Improvement\" >Key Health Indicators Show Strong Improvement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#TB_Mukt_Bharat_Abhiyan_Driving_Force_of_Change\" >TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: Driving Force of Change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Financial_Social_Backing_Strengthens_TB_Elimination_Drive\" >Financial &amp; Social Backing Strengthens TB Elimination Drive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Strengthening_Laboratory_Infrastructure_Personalized_Care\" >Strengthening Laboratory Infrastructure &amp; Personalized Care<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Public_Health_Significance\" >Public Health Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Policy_and_Governance_Impact\" >Policy and Governance Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Exam_Relevance\" >Exam Relevance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Historical_Context_How_India_Reached_Here\" >Historical Context: How India Reached Here<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#The_Burden_of_TB_in_India\" >The Burden of TB in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#National_TB_Elimination_Programme_NTEP\" >National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Ni%E2%80%91kshay_Poshan_Yojana_Community_Participation\" >Ni\u2011kshay Poshan Yojana &amp; Community Participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#The_Push_for_TB-Free_India_by_2025\" >The Push for TB-Free India by 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Role_of_Technology\" >Role of Technology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\" >Key Takeaways from This News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/india-tb-incidence-decline\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_TB_incidence_decline_2025_shows_21_drop_PM_Modi_hails_WHO_report_Learn_about_TB_Mukt_Bharat_Abhiyan_Ni-Kshay_Poshan_Yojana_and_Indias_public_health_achievements\"><\/span>India TB incidence decline 2025 shows 21% drop; PM Modi hails WHO report. Learn about TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana, and India\u2019s public health achievements.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Achieves_Historic_Decline_in_TB_Cases_PM_Modi_Hails_WHO_Report\"><\/span>India Achieves Historic Decline in TB Cases: PM Modi Hails WHO Report<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Major_Milestone_in_Public_Health\"><\/span>A Major Milestone in Public Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a landmark public health achievement, India has recorded a <strong>21% drop<\/strong> in tuberculosis (TB) incidence between 2015 and 2024, according to the <strong>WHO Global TB Report 2025<\/strong>. The rate fell from <strong>237 cases per lakh population in 2015<\/strong> to <strong>187 per lakh in 2024<\/strong>, which is nearly double the global average decline of <strong>12%<\/strong>.<br>Prime Minister <strong>Narendra Modi<\/strong> described it as &#8220;remarkable momentum&#8221; toward the vision of a <strong>TB-Mukt Bharat<\/strong> (TB-free India). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Health_Indicators_Show_Strong_Improvement\"><\/span>Key Health Indicators Show Strong Improvement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The WHO report highlights several critical improvements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mortality Reduction<\/strong>: TB deaths in HIV-negative individuals have dropped from <strong>28 per lakh in 2015<\/strong> to <strong>21 per lakh in 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treatment Coverage<\/strong>: India\u2019s treatment coverage reached <strong>92%<\/strong> in 2024, a dramatic rise from around <strong>53% in 2015<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treatment Success Rate<\/strong>: The success rate of TB therapy increased to <strong>90%<\/strong>, surpassing the global average of 88%. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missing Cases<\/strong>: The number of undiagnosed or \u201cmissing\u201d TB cases has declined from <strong>15 lakh in 2015<\/strong> to <strong>less than 1 lakh in 2024<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drug-Resistant TB Testing<\/strong>: Rifampicin-resistance testing coverage is now <strong>92%<\/strong>, higher than the global average of <strong>83%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TB_Mukt_Bharat_Abhiyan_Driving_Force_of_Change\"><\/span>TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: Driving Force of Change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pivotal role in this success has been played by the <strong>TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/strong>, launched in <strong>December 2024<\/strong>. This initiative uses a <strong>tech-enabled<\/strong>, community-driven strategy involving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screening of <strong>over 19 crore<\/strong> vulnerable individuals <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diagnosing <strong>24.5 lakh TB patients<\/strong>, including <strong>8.61 lakh<\/strong> asymptomatic cases <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deployment of <strong>AI-powered handheld X-ray devices<\/strong> for faster, more efficient screening <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expansion of <strong>molecular diagnostics<\/strong> (NAAT testing) to boost case detection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Social_Backing_Strengthens_TB_Elimination_Drive\"><\/span>Financial &amp; Social Backing Strengthens TB Elimination Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has significantly scaled up its financial commitment: over the past nine years, the <strong>annual budget<\/strong> for the national TB programme has increased <strong>tenfold<\/strong>.  Through the <strong>Ni\u2011kshay Poshan Yojana<\/strong>, more than <strong>\u20b94,406 crore<\/strong> has been disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfers to TB patients since April 2018. <br>Community participation is also strong: around <strong>6.77 lakh Ni-Kshay Mitras<\/strong>, including <strong>2 lakh youth volunteers<\/strong> (My Bharat), are helping distribute <strong>nutrition baskets<\/strong> and offering psychosocial support to TB patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Laboratory_Infrastructure_Personalized_Care\"><\/span>Strengthening Laboratory Infrastructure &amp; Personalized Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has now established the <strong>world\u2019s largest TB lab network<\/strong>, which includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>9,391 rapid molecular testing labs<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>107 culture and drug-susceptibility testing labs<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over <strong>500 AI\u2011based portable X-ray units<\/strong>, with <strong>1,500 more planned<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decentralized services through <strong>1.78 lakh Ayushman Arogya\u202fMandirs<\/strong>, improving access to care <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, India is now providing <strong>personalized TB treatment<\/strong> for high-risk patients. Treatment plans are tailored based on comorbidities, clinical severity, and socioeconomic factors. <strong>ASHA workers<\/strong> are being trained to detect early signs of TB and refer cases swiftly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"India-TB-incidence-decline\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"India TB incidence decline\" title=\"India TB incidence decline\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India TB incidence decline<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Health_Significance\"><\/span>Public Health Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decline signals a <strong>major victory<\/strong> in India\u2019s fight against one of its most persistent infectious diseases. TB has long been a public health challenge in India, and reducing both incidence and mortality means fewer people dying or suffering from the disease. Such progress has far-reaching implications for <strong>healthcare infrastructure<\/strong> and <strong>population well-being<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_and_Governance_Impact\"><\/span>Policy and Governance Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The achievement highlights the <strong>effectiveness of the Indian government\u2019s strategies<\/strong> \u2014 specifically, the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, advanced diagnostics, and strong community involvement. For civil service aspirants, this underscores how policy, funding, and technology can work together to drive large-scale public health results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Relevance\"><\/span>Exam Relevance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students preparing for government exams (teaching, banking, railways, civil services, defence), this news is highly relevant as it ties into <strong>public health schemes<\/strong>, <strong>government initiatives<\/strong>, and <strong>SDG targets<\/strong>. Questions related to TB elimination, WHO reports, or flagship Indian health programmes could appear in <strong>general awareness<\/strong>, <strong>current affairs<\/strong>, or <strong>policy\u2011based<\/strong> sections of competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_How_India_Reached_Here\"><\/span>Historical Context: How India Reached Here<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Burden_of_TB_in_India\"><\/span>The Burden of TB in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has long been one of the world\u2019s highest TB-burden countries. For decades, TB remained endemic due to overcrowding, poverty, limited access to diagnostics, and weak health systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_TB_Elimination_Programme_NTEP\"><\/span>National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To tackle this, the Government of India launched and scaled up the <strong>National TB Elimination Programme<\/strong> (formerly RNTCP), investing in infrastructure, awareness, and treatment. Key tools included molecular diagnostics (like <strong>NAAT<\/strong>) and drug-susceptibility testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ni%E2%80%91kshay_Poshan_Yojana_Community_Participation\"><\/span>Ni\u2011kshay Poshan Yojana &amp; Community Participation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the <strong>Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana<\/strong>, patients receive <strong>direct benefit transfers (DBTs)<\/strong> to support nutrition during treatment. Simultaneously, the government mobilized <strong>Ni-Kshay Mitras<\/strong> \u2014 volunteers from local communities \u2014 to raise awareness, assist patients, and help in early detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Push_for_TB-Free_India_by_2025\"><\/span>The Push for TB-Free India by 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India committed to eliminate TB by <strong>2025<\/strong>, ahead of many global targets. To accelerate progress, the <strong>TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/strong> was launched (December 2024), combining mass screening, use of AI-based X-rays, and aggressive community outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_Technology\"><\/span>Role of Technology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adoption of <strong>AI-based diagnostic tools<\/strong>, <strong>portable X-ray units<\/strong>, and <strong>expanded lab infrastructure<\/strong> played a crucial role. The scale-up of rifampicin-resistance testing and molecular labs also strengthened India\u2019s ability to detect and treat drug-resistant TB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from This News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>#<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1.<\/strong><\/td><td>India\u2019s TB incidence fell by <strong>21%<\/strong> between 2015 (237 per lakh) and 2024 (187 per lakh). <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.<\/strong><\/td><td>TB mortality (HIV-negative) dropped from <strong>28 to 21 per lakh<\/strong>, signaling better outcomes. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3.<\/strong><\/td><td>Treatment coverage rose to <strong>92%<\/strong> in 2024, up from about 53% in 2015.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4.<\/strong><\/td><td>The number of \u201cmissing\u201d or unreported TB cases fell from <strong>15 lakh (2015)<\/strong> to <strong>less than 1 lakh (2024)<\/strong>. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5.<\/strong><\/td><td>Drug-resistant TB testing (rifampicin) coverage is <strong>92%<\/strong>, better than the global average of 83%.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India TB incidence decline<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. What is the current TB incidence rate in India according to WHO 2025 report?<\/strong><br>India\u2019s TB incidence rate in 2024 is <strong>187 per lakh population<\/strong>, showing a <strong>21% decline<\/strong> since 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. What is the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan?<\/strong><br>The TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is a government initiative launched in <strong>December 2024<\/strong> to eliminate tuberculosis in India through mass screening, AI-based diagnostics, and community-driven efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. How many TB patients were diagnosed under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan?<\/strong><br>Approximately <strong>24.5 lakh TB patients<\/strong> were diagnosed, including <strong>8.61 lakh asymptomatic cases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. What role do Ni-Kshay Mitras play in TB elimination?<\/strong><br>Ni-Kshay Mitras are volunteers assisting in <strong>patient support, awareness generation, and early detection<\/strong>. About <strong>6.77 lakh volunteers<\/strong>, including 2 lakh youth, are actively engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. What is the significance of rifampicin-resistance testing?<\/strong><br>Rifampicin-resistance testing identifies <strong>drug-resistant TB strains<\/strong>, ensuring timely and effective treatment. India now has <strong>92% coverage<\/strong>, above the global average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. How has India improved TB treatment success rate?<\/strong><br>India\u2019s TB treatment success rate has improved to <strong>90%<\/strong>, supported by better diagnostics, personalized therapy, and strong community programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. What is Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana?<\/strong><br>A government scheme providing <strong>financial support (DBT)<\/strong> to TB patients to ensure <strong>nutrition and adherence<\/strong> to treatment. <strong>\u20b94,406 crore<\/strong> has been distributed since 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. 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