India records 21% decline in new TB cases between 2015 and 2024

New Delhi, Oct 14, 2026 : India has recorded a 21 per cent decline in new tuberculosis cases between 2015 and 2024, compared to a 12 per cent global decline. The country’s TB treatment coverage has reached 92 per cent, against the global average of 78 per cent.

The government has intensified efforts towards eliminating tuberculosis through expanded screening, advanced technology and community participation.

Under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, more than 28 crore people have been screened, over 20 lakh individuals have received TB Preventive Treatment, and five lakh 70 thousand new Ni-kshay Mitras have joined the initiative.

To strengthen grassroots awareness, the JOSH – Joint Squad for Health – campaign was organised on the 13th of October across 11 states and 55 districts on a pilot basis. The campaign brings together MY Bharat volunteers, NCC cadets and government officers to promote early detection, timely treatment and awareness against stigma.

The government has also introduced a shorter, six-month BPaLM treatment regimen for drug-resistant TB patients. India aims to eliminate tuberculosis through sustained healthcare interventions and public participation.