Kishtwar, October 27, 2026: A district-level review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was held today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), at the Meeting Hall of the New DC Office Complex, Kishtwar.
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed key programme indicators, including NAAT testing, TB notification, utilisation of handheld X-ray equipment, updation of the Nikshay portal, patient counselling and follow-up, block-wise performance, community mobilisation, and campaign implementation.
During the review, the Deputy Commissioner issued directions to all concerned officers to strengthen monitoring, improve performance indicators, and ensure effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan across the district. All BMOs were directed to submit a weekly Work Done Report detailing activities undertaken, achievements, targets, and progress of TB performers under the Abhiyaan. The DTO and all BMOs were also directed to convene district level review meetings every fortnight to assess progress, identify gaps, and initiate corrective measures. Emphasis was laid on the verification of actual work performed wherever relevant data are not reflected on the Nikshay portal, along with the verification and timely updation of pending entries. The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officials to ensure timely, complete, and accurate notification of all diagnosed TB cases, including diagnostic details, treatment records, follow-up, and treatment outcomes on the Nikshay portal. The Deputy Commissioner further stressed the need for optimum utilisation of handheld X-ray equipment for TB screening. The Deputy Commissioner directed all BMOs to improve NAAT testing performance and ensure achievement of assigned testing targets through regular monitoring and corrective action. Special focus was directed towards Chatroo block, with instructions to take focused corrective measures to improve key TB programme indicators and present measurable progress during the next review meeting. The meeting also emphasised the importance of patient counselling regarding treatment adherence, completion of the prescribed regimen, regular follow-up, and timely recording of treatment outcomes. All functionaries of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan were directed to prioritise assigned TB programme targets and ensure timely completion of prescribed activities. To strengthen awareness and community participation, directions were issued for the active involvement of the JOSH Team, First-Class Officers, NCC, and My Bharat Volunteers in awareness activities, community mobilisation, referral of presumptive TB cases, patient support, follow-up, and other TB elimination activities, as applicable. The meeting also discussed the establishment of a verified donation mechanism for food baskets and nutritional support in coordination with the authorised Sayog Kosh platform and competent financial authorities. It was directed that public circulation of an official QR code shall take place only after the necessary approvals and verification of the authorised recipient, financial arrangements, and compliance requirements. Proper receipts, acknowledgements, utilisation records, and reports shall be maintained. The DTO, DTC staff, and all BMOs were further directed to compare programme data and indicators presented during the current meeting with updated figures at the next review to assess progress, identify gaps, and ensure corrective action wherever required. The Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned officers to ensure continuous monitoring, interdepartmental coordination, accountability, and timely implementation of the prescribed activities under the _Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan_. The meeting was attended by CMO Kishtwar Dr. Sanjay Bhat, DTO Kishtwar Dr. Raj Kumar, BMO Kishtwar Dr. Anil Sharma, BMO Dachan Dr. Sajjad Hussain, BMO Paddar, besides other officers and concerned staff of the District Tuberculosis Centre, Kishtwar.
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