HT Correspondent
ITANAGAR, June 24: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General KT Parnaik (Retd), PVSM, UYSM, YSM, on Tuesday, reviewed the progress of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan with senior State Tuberculosis Officers during a meeting held at Raj Bhavan in Itanagar.
The review meeting focused on evaluating the achievements, addressing challenges, and reinforcing strategies to accelerate the elimination of tuberculosis in the State.
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According to an official statement issued after the meeting, the Governor stressed the national and humanitarian significance of the campaign and called for a collective and mission-mode approach to make Arunachal Pradesh a TB-free state.
He described the Abhiyan as both an honour and a responsibility for all stakeholders.
The Governor, who has actively participated in the initiative as a Ni-kshay Mitra by personally adopting TB patients from multiple districts, underscored the need for emotional and nutritional support alongside medical treatment to ensure the complete recovery and dignity of TB patients.
He appealed to Ministers, MLAs, Deputy Commissioners, district officials, business leaders, and concerned citizens to come forward and register as Ni-kshay Mitras to support the cause.
Reinforcing his grassroots-oriented approach, the Governor suggested introducing competitions at the circle and village levels under the titles ‘TB Mukt Circle’ and ‘TB Mukt Village’ to foster public awareness and increase community engagement.
He said such efforts would strengthen local participation and create a sense of ownership in the campaign.
During his recent interactions with Gaon Burahs, Panchayat leaders, and village communities, the Governor has been actively advocating the TB Mukt Bharat mission.
At the review meeting, he called for renewed commitment and energy from all sections of society to make Arunachal Pradesh a model in TB elimination.
The Governor expressed confidence that with the collective effort of the people and administration, the State can contribute significantly toward achieving the national target of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025 — a commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United Nations.
State Tuberculosis Officer Dr P D Thongchi, Assistant Programme Officer Dr Orik Apang, WHO Consultant (TB) for Arunachal Pradesh Dr Nidhi Sumnyan, and IEC Officer Tare Bage were present at the meeting and briefed the Governor on the current status of the Abhiyan.
They highlighted the progress made in diagnosis, treatment, community outreach, and patient support mechanisms.
The official statement emphasized that the Governor’s consistent engagement and guidance have served as a strong motivator for the TB elimination drive in the State.
