Chhattisgarh has become a model TB-elimination state, declaring 4,106 gram panchayats TB-free through a robust door-to-door screening campaign launched on December 7, 2024, named “Nikshay‑Niramay Chhattisgarh”. Over 15,000 Nikshay Mitras (volunteer caregivers) supported 34,000+ TB patients, offering nutritional kits and continuous care. The state received a national award for the program’s success.