Towards a TB-Free India

India's national response against tuberculosis (TB) has shown significant progress, with yearly emerging cases dropping by 21% from 2015 to 2024 compared to a global decline of 12%, and treatment coverage reaching 92%. Key interventions include the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, and the Nikshay Poshan Yojana which provides financial assistance of Rs. 1,000 per month to notified TB patients. Technological and medical advancements involve the rollout of the shorter BPaLM treatment regimen for drug-resistant patients, AI-driven diagnostic tools like DeepCXR and Cough Against TB, handheld X-ray units, and community mobilisation campaigns such as JOSH involving MY Bharat volunteers and youth organisations.