Itanagar, Jun 24: Governor K T Parnaik on Tuesday called for a mission-mode approach to eliminate tuberculosis from the state, urging collective action from all sections of the society.
Reviewing the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan with state Tuberculosis Officers at Raj Bhavan here, the governor underscored the programme’s national and humanitarian importance.
“The programme is our collective honour and responsibility. We must intensify our efforts to ensure the success of this Abhiyan,” Parnaik said, stressing the need for every stakeholder to be fully committed to combating the disease.
As a committed Ni-kshay Mitra, the governor has personally adopted TB patients from multiple districts.
He urged officials to ensure every TB patient in the state is adopted so they receive not just medical care but also the emotional and nutritional support essential for a dignified recovery, an official statement said.
Parnaik, who has been actively championing the TB-free India movement during his district tours and interactions with gaon burahs, panchayat leaders, and local communities, proposed grassroots-level initiatives such as ‘TB mukt circle’ and ‘TB mukt village’ competitions to boost awareness and participation.
Reiterating his appeal, he called on ministers, MLAs, deputy commissioners, district officers, business leaders, and citizens to come forward as Ni-kshay mitras and actively support the national mission.
Expressing faith in the people of the state, the governor said the state can contribute meaningfully towards fulfilling the Prime Minister’s commitment to the United Nations to eliminate TB from India by 2025.
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 briefed the governor on the progress and ongoing challenges in the Abhiyan’s implementation, during the review meeting.
