Apollo Tyres Foundation who are actively supporting the Ni-kshay scheme. These trucks will travel and carry the message as TB free India Cross States.
Synergized with the clarion call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to end TB in the country 5 years ahead of the SDG 2030 target more than 71,000 mitras have come forward and are today supporting over 10 lakh TB patient through nutritional support and other means.
Union government Ni- kshay scheme for the elimination of TB through mobilization of all walks of life stake holders across Corporates, NGOs, peoples representatives, individuals etc stated Dr. Mandviya.
According to Union Health ministry that India has its own Health Care model with shared social and national responsibilities.
Multi sactral engagement is the key pillar in supporting National TB elimination programme by leverging Corporation from other state holders.
Dr Mandviya Said that only through joint efforts and collaborations we can achieve the goal of making India TB free by 2025 to come forward in the spirit of Jain bhagidari.
Tyres Foundation has it intensified the TB free India campaign engaging heroes on Wheels. Truck drivers and other groups across 32 Locations in 19 states in the country to create awareness of Tuberculosis.
Dr Mandviya stated that it is important to enhance awareness about TB prevention and control through timely testing, completing the treatment course,.
Health ministry thanks the corporates and partner Agencies for coming together and contributing through their own strategies towards the Pradhan Mantri TV Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. corporate sector can play key role in reaching the last Mile and linking the community to the various initiative of the governments. He highlights that 300 corporates have taken initiatives to make country TB free.
