NIKSHAY Data

INDIA'S TB BURDEN REMAINS ALARMINGLY HIGH

India entered 2025 aiming to eliminate TB but remains far from the goal. Despite free treatment and programme reforms, India still accounts for over a quarter of global cases due to stigma, underinvestment, private sector dependence, weak awareness and poor prevention. Politically prioritising TB, integrating socio-economic determinants and strengthening surveillance are key to moving from intent to impact.