Kolkata, Nov. 2 -- Nadia district has once again secured the top position in Bengal under the 'TB-Free India' campaign. Out of the district's 185 Gram Panchayats, 18 have been identified as TB-free this year.
Launched by the Central government in 2024 to eliminate tuberculosis across the country, the campaign saw Nadia secure the second position in Bengal in its first year. In 2025, the district clinched the top spot in the state. Nadia has once again retained its position at the top, continuing its impressive performance this year. According to the administration, this achievement is the result of sustained efforts in early TB detection, regular treatment and awareness campaigns.
District Magistrate Srikanta Palli stated that nearly 20 years ago, the number of TB patients in the district was around 20 to 30 times, or even higher, than the present figure. The situation has improved considerably since then.
According to district administration statistics, 15 Gram Panchayats have not reported a single new TB case over the past three years. These have been accorded the 'Gold Standard' status. Another 33 Gram Panchayats have reported no new cases over the past two years and fall under the 'Silver Standard' category.
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