Gujarat intensifies TB elimination efforts with groundbreaking initiative

Oct 18, 2025

Gujarat is moving steadily toward a TB-free state, with the Gir Somnath district achieving remarkable success under the Nikshay Mitra initiative. Through 100% patient coverage, community volunteers, NGOs, and corporates provide nutrition kits, emotional support, and home consultations to those unable to visit hospitals. The state government ensures a monthly assistance of ₹1,000, along with free testing and treatment for TB patients. Gir Somnath’s inclusive model—driven by active community participation—proves that tuberculosis elimination is not just a medical goal, but a social mission. This collaborative approach is now inspiring a statewide movement toward a TB-free Gujarat, one-gram panchayat at a time.