A TB (tuberculosis) Mukt India

Context:

Ni-kshay portal is an initiative by the government of India to realize the potential of the masses in eliminating TB by 2025, thereby giving a push to “Pradhan Mantri TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan” by people’s participation.

Data on Prevalence of TB:

• According to National TB, Prevalence Survey Report India experienced a 19% increase in 2021 from the previous year in TB patients. Every year some 0.20-0.25 billion TB incidences and 0.04 billion deaths are recorded in India.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has undone several efforts made to eradicate the disease.