New Delhi, March 30 -- India has intensified its public health battle against tuberculosis (TB), a disease that the World Health Organization said officially reclaimed its position as the world's leading infectious killer in 2023, surpassing covid-19. While the initial 2025 target set in the National Strategic Plan served as a catalyst for a 10-fold increase in funding to Rs.6,356 crore in FY26 from Rs.640 crore in 2015, India remains committed to eliminating the disease well ahead of the global 2030 deadline.

To reach this goal, the government is leveraging artificial intelligence, community support, and rigorous airborne infection control. Mint looks at the drive against TB.

India accounted for 25% of 10.7 million cases globally in 20...