India's TB Decline and Achievements

Key Facts and Data on Tuberculosis (TB) in India (2025)

Incidence and Prevalence

• TB Incidence Decline: India saw a 21% reduction in TB cases from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 187 per lakh population in 2024.
• Global Comparison: The global decline in TB incidence was noted at 12% during the same timeframe.

Case Management and Treatment

• Treatment Coverage: Increased from 53% in 2015 to over 92% in 2024.
• Diagnosed Patients: 26.18 lakh TB patients diagnosed in 2024 against an estimated incidence of 27 lakh.
• Missing Cases: The number of unreported TB cases decreased from 15 lakh in 2015 to fewer than 1 lakh in 2024.
• Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) TB: No significant increase in MDR TB patients reported.

Treatment Success Rates

• TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Impact: Treatment success rate improved to 90%, exceeding the global average of 88%.

Mortality Rate

• TB Mortality Reduction: Decreased from 28 per lakh population in 2015 to 21 per lakh population in 2024.

Government Initiatives

• TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: Launched in December 2024, it has screened over 19 crore vulnerable individuals and diagnosed over 24.5 lakh TB patients, including 8.61 lakh asymptomatic cases.

Summary of Government Schemes

• TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: A national flagship mission aimed at eliminating TB, showcasing extensive outreach and innovative approaches to TB case detection and treatment.

Health Policies

• Emphasis on "innovative case finding approaches" and "large-scale community mobilization", indicating a shift towards more decentralized health services.

International Recognition

• Recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Global TB Report 2025, which highlights India's progress in TB management relative to global trends.

Notable Achievements

• India's achievements in TB elimination position it among the highest declines globally, underscoring the effectiveness of its national health strategies.