{"id":1887,"date":"2025-03-20T18:14:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T12:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1887"},"modified":"2025-10-28T14:04:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T08:34:44","slug":"tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan\/","title":{"rendered":"TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: GOI Initiative to Eliminate Tuberculosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\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: #127abf;color:#127abf\" 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: #127abf;color:#127abf\" 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 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan\/#Pradhan_Mantri_TB_Mukt_Bharat_Abhiyaan\" >Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan\/#National_TB_Elimination_Programme_NTEP\" >National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan\/#TB_Mukt_Bharat_Target\" >TB Mukt Bharat Target<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan\/#What_is_the_Target_Year_for_TB-Mukt_Bharat\" >What is the Target Year for TB-Mukt Bharat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan\/#Objectives_of_TB-Mukt_Bharat_Abhiyan\" >Objectives of TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan\/#TB-Mukt_Bharat_Abhiyan_Features\" >TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan\/#TB-Free_India_Target\" >TB-Free India Target<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan\/#Steps_Taken_Under_TB-Mukt_Bharat_Abhiyan\" >Steps Taken Under TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/tb-mukt-bharat-abhiyan\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a national initiative aimed at eliminating tuberculosis (TB) from India by 2025. Launched by the <\/span><b>Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this program seeks to engage the community and institutions in the fight against TB. Given that India has the world&#8217;s highest TB burden, with an estimated 26 lakh new cases annually, <\/span><b>TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plays a crucial role in providing additional support to TB patients and improving treatment outcomes. The program leverages <\/span><b>community involvement, corporate partnerships, and government initiatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure the eradication of TB through an integrated approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pradhan_Mantri_TB_Mukt_Bharat_Abhiyaan\"><\/span><b>Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was launched to accelerate the country&#8217;s progress toward <\/span><b>eliminating TB by 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, five years ahead of the global Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of 2030. This initiative ensures better patient support and increased community participation in the TB elimination process. The key components include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ni-kshay Mitra Initiative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Encouraging individuals and institutions to adopt TB patients and provide additional support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ni-kshay Digital Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A platform to track patient support and enhance transparency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nutritional and Vocational Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensuring TB patients receive adequate nutrition and employment opportunities for better recovery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-tb-day-2025\/\"><b>World TB Day 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_TB_Elimination_Programme_NTEP\"><\/span><b>National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the backbone of India&#8217;s TB eradication efforts. The program focuses on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free <\/span><b>diagnostics and treatment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all TB patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nikshay Poshan Yojana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which provides <\/span><b>Rs. 500 per month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as nutritional support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced <\/span><b>research and vaccine development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including trials for <\/span><b>VPM 1002 and MIP vaccines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthened <\/span><b>public and private sector partnerships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for better outreach.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TB_Mukt_Bharat_Target\"><\/span><b>TB Mukt Bharat Target<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government has set <\/span><b>2025 as the target year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a TB-free India, aligning with the global goal of <\/span><b>ending TB by 2030<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Achieving this ambitious target involves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early detection and treatment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through advanced diagnostic tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engagement with corporate and social organizations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure holistic patient support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promoting awareness campaigns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><b>TB Harega Desh Jeetega<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to educate people about TB prevention and treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Target_Year_for_TB-Mukt_Bharat\"><\/span><b>What is the Target Year for TB-Mukt Bharat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>target year for TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This initiative aims to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce TB incidence and mortality significantly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance patient care by integrating digital health records and innovative treatment methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobilize community resources through the <\/span><b>Ni-kshay Mitra initiative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_of_TB-Mukt_Bharat_Abhiyan\"><\/span><b>Objectives of TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key objectives of <\/span><b>TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing additional patient support to enhance treatment success rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing community participation in TB awareness and eradication efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to provide financial and nutritional aid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing out-of-pocket expenditure for TB patients through government schemes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging research and innovation in TB diagnostics and treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TB-Mukt_Bharat_Abhiyan_Features\"><\/span><b>TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> incorporates several innovative features to enhance TB prevention and treatment, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ni-kshay Mitra Program: Allowing individuals and organizations to support TB patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free diagnostic and treatment services under NTEP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of digital health technology to track patient progress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutritional and financial support schemes like Nikshay Poshan Yojana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multi-sectoral partnerships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with NGOs, private hospitals, and international organizations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TB-Free_India_Target\"><\/span><b>TB-Free India Target<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The vision of <\/span><b>TB-free India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> revolves around:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminating TB by 2025 through comprehensive strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing TB-related mortality and morbidity by increasing awareness and access to healthcare.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening primary healthcare in rural areas for better disease surveillance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhancing research and innovation in TB drug development and vaccine trials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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With strong government policies, community engagement, financial support, and advanced medical interventions, India is on the path to becoming a TB-free nation. Achieving this ambitious goal requires collective efforts from the government, corporate sector, healthcare providers, and individuals. By focusing on early detection, treatment, patient support, and awareness, the <\/span><b>TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can successfully pave the way for a healthier and TB-free India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan FAQS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<style>#sp-ea-1889 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1889.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1889.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1889.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1889.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1889.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1742467074\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1889\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18890\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18890\" aria-controls=\"collapse18890\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse18890\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1889\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18890\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is a government initiative launched to eliminate TB in India by 2025 through community participation, financial aid, and improved treatment facilities.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18891\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18891\" aria-controls=\"collapse18891\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18891\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1889\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18891\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0The <\/span><b>100-Day TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> focuses on detecting asymptomatic TB cases to break the chain of transmission. It reduces TB cases and deaths through early detection, treatment, and awareness campaigns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18892\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18892\" aria-controls=\"collapse18892\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the major challenges to control TB in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18892\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1889\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18892\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Challenges include poor healthcare infrastructure, drug-resistant TB strains, lack of awareness, poverty, and unregulated private healthcare practices.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18893\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18893\" aria-controls=\"collapse18893\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the TB scheme in India?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18893\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1889\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18893\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The government provides free TB treatment under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) and financial aid through the Nikshay Poshan Yojana, offering Rs. 500 per month to TB patients.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-18894\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse18894\" aria-controls=\"collapse18894\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Why is 'Pradhan Mantri TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' a mass movement?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse18894\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1889\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-18894\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It engages individuals, communities, corporates, and healthcare providers in a nationwide effort to eliminate TB through collective participation and awareness.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan aims to eliminate tuberculosis in India by 2025. 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