Delhi CM Rekha Gupta pledges TB-free drive, targets every ward
Synopsis
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has put the full weight of the state government behind TB elimination, revealing that Delhi already exceeds 95% of its annual notification targets — and directing officials to push the campaign into every ward and constituency. The focus on Nikshay Mitra's nutritional and digital support signals a shift from awareness to active patient management.
Key Takeaways
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attended a TB-Free India Campaign sensitisation workshop on 4 August at the Delhi Secretariat .
Delhi has consistently achieved more than 95% of its annual TB patient notification targets set by the Union government.
Gupta directed officials to extend the campaign to every ward, Assembly constituency, and local area in Delhi.
The Nikshay Mitra initiative was highlighted for providing nutritional support, rehabilitation, and digital assistance to TB patients.
Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh , MPs, MLAs, and senior health officials were present at the event.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, 4 August attended a sensitisation workshop for public representatives at the Delhi Secretariat, organised under the TB-Free India Campaign, and called on citizens, corporates, and social organisations to actively join the fight against tuberculosis. The event was jointly hosted by the National Health Mission and the Delhi State Health Mission.
Delhi's Performance Against National Targets
Gupta highlighted that Delhi has consistently achieved more than 95 per cent of its annual TB patient notification targets set by the Union government — a figure she described as a benchmark for sustained public health commitment. She underscored that tuberculosis is now a curable disease and that patients who receive timely diagnosis and complete their treatment can recover fully.
Campaign Framed as a People's Movement
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the TB-Free India Campaign has evolved from a government-run programme into a nationwide movement driven by public participation. She stressed that achieving the elimination target within the stipulated timeline would require the active involvement of every citizen, and directed officials to ensure the campaign reaches every ward, Assembly constituency, and local area effectively.
Nikshay Mitra and Nutritional Support
During the event, the Department of Health and Family Welfare screened a special awareness video on tuberculosis, while the Delhi State Health Mission presented a detailed overview of achievements, current status, and the future roadmap of the campaign. Gupta visited awareness stalls at the venue, with particular attention to the Nikshay Mitra initiative — a programme providing nutritional support, community participation, patient rehabilitation, and digital assistance to TB patients. She held detailed discussions with officials on campaign progress, patient outreach, and strategies to deepen public involvement.
Officials and Dignitaries Present
Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, Members of Parliament, MLAs, Councillors, senior administrative officials, and health department representatives attended the workshop. This comes amid the Centre's broader push to eliminate TB in India ahead of the global 2030 Sustainable Development Goal deadline, with India having set its own more ambitious target of 2025.
Point of View
But notification is not the same as cure — completion rates and treatment outcomes are the harder metrics that the state has not yet foregrounded publicly. The Nikshay Mitra initiative is a sound model for nutritional support, yet its scale relative to Delhi's total TB burden remains unclear. India's self-imposed 2025 TB elimination deadline is already under strain nationally; Delhi's political messaging will need to be matched by granular ward-level data if it is to be taken as a genuine public health advance rather than a campaign milestone.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TB-Free India Campaign and why did Delhi CM attend the workshop?
The TB-Free India Campaign is a national initiative aimed at eliminating tuberculosis in India by 2025, ahead of the global 2030 target. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attended a sensitisation workshop on 4 August to mobilise public representatives and urge citizens, corporates, and social organisations to participate in the effort.
How is Delhi performing on TB elimination targets?
Delhi has consistently achieved more than 95% of its annual TB patient notification targets as set by the Union government, according to the Chief Minister. Officials presented a detailed review of achievements and the future roadmap at the workshop.
What is the Nikshay Mitra initiative?
Nikshay Mitra is a programme under the TB-Free India Campaign that provides nutritional support, community participation, patient rehabilitation, and digital assistance to tuberculosis patients. CM Gupta specifically inspected the Nikshay Mitra stall at the workshop and received a briefing on its operations.
Who organised the TB sensitisation workshop in Delhi?
The workshop was jointly organised by the National Health Mission and the Delhi State Health Mission at the Delhi Secretariat on 4 August. Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, MPs, MLAs, Councillors, and senior health officials were among those present.
Is tuberculosis curable?
Yes, tuberculosis is a curable disease. According to CM Rekha Gupta, patients who receive timely diagnosis and complete the full course of treatment can recover completely. Early detection and treatment adherence are central to the TB-Free India Campaign's strategy.
