Rajasthan Honored with National Award for TB Elimination Efforts on World TB Day 2025
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Vishwa TB Day-2025 |
| Award | National Award for Rajasthan's efforts in TB elimination |
| Award Presented By | Jagat Prakash Nadda, Union Health Minister |
| Recipients | Gayatri Rathore (Principal Secretary, Medical & Health Dept), Bharti Dixit (NHM Mission Director) |
| Achievements | Rajasthan secured 3rd rank in TB-free Gram Panchayat campaign |
| TB-Free Gram Panchayats | 3,355 Gram Panchayats declared TB-free in 2024 (up from 586 in 2023) |
| Niksay Mitras | Over 19,000 Nikshay Mitras (community supporters) added in Rajasthan |
| Special Campaign | 100-day Intensive TB Elimination Campaign (7 Dec 2024 - 17 Mar 2025) |
| Objective | Strengthen TB diagnosis and treatment services |
| Scope | Conducted in 347 districts across 33 states and UTs |
| Rajasthan Districts | 5 districts included: Baran, Hanumangarh, Jhalawar, Kota, Rajsamand |
| Community Camps | 734 Nikshay Camps organized, 8.84 lakh individuals screened |