Andaman And Nicobar LG Launches TB-Free India Initiative To Boost Early Detection

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lieutenant Governor Dr Dinesh Sharma launched the special ‘TB-Free India’ initiative on Wednesday, reinforcing the Union Territory’s efforts to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide campaign to eliminate tuberculosis (TB).

Dr Dinesh Sharma inaugurated the initiative at Lok Niwas in Sri Vijaya Puram, the Union Territory’s capital, where he administered a collective pledge to officials and employees. He further urged them to contribute to the national campaign and raise awareness about tuberculosis among the public.

As part of the launch, the Health Department conducted comprehensive health screenings for all officials and employees at Lok Niwas.

The initiative aims to promote early detection, timely diagnosis and regular treatment to strengthen efforts to eliminate the disease.

In a post on X, Dr Dinesh Sharma said the administration had launched the campaign in response to the Prime Minister’s call for a TB-free India. He further stressed that early detection, prompt testing and adherence to treatment were essential to achieving the national target.

#टीबीहारेगादेशजीतेगा

माo प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी के आह्वाहन पर लोक निवास, श्री विजयपुरम अंडमान से “टीबी मुक्त भारत” पहल का शुभारंभ किया । इस अवसर पर सभी कर्मचारियों को ‘टीबी मुक्त भारत’ की शपथ दिलाई। स्वास्थ्य विभाग द्वारा इस पहल के तहत लोक निवास के सभी कर्मचारियों की स्वास्थ्य स्क्रीनिंग कर अभियान प्रारम्भ किया गया।

इस अवसर पर आयुक्त-सह-सचिव (स्वास्थ्य), सचिव (स्वास्थ्य) व अन्य अधिकारीगण एवं लोक निवास के कर्मचारी उपस्थित रहे।

@VPIndia @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA @moayush @tourismgoi @MoRD_GoI @MinofCooperatn @PIBHomeAffairs

— Dr Dinesh Sharma (@LG_ANI_DrDinesh) October 28, 2026

The programme was attended by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Health), Secretary (Health), senior officials from the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat and Lok Niwas employees.

Dr Dinesh Sharma directed officials to extend the campaign beyond government offices and reach people living on remote islands. He emphasised the need to improve access to quality healthcare services across the Union Territory so that residents could benefit from timely screening and medical intervention.

The initiative seeks to strengthen public awareness, encourage early medical consultation and improve access to treatment through coordinated administrative efforts and community participation.

By extending screening and awareness activities across the islands, the administration aims to contribute to the national effort to eliminate tuberculosis.

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