The Haryana government has introduced a series of targeted measures, including the use of artificial intelligence in tuberculosis (TB) screening, corporate-backed funding, and strengthened last-mile healthcare delivery, to identify and treat the disease at an early stage even before symptoms appear.
The initiative was announced during World TB Week by Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Sumita Misra, who revealed a ₹20.5 crore partnership with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) Foundation.
As part of the rollout, AI-enabled handheld X-ray devices have been deployed across 2,111 high-risk villages and urban areas to facilitate early screening.
Under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, BPCL will also supply 150 Truenat Quattro molecular diagnostic machines worth approximately ₹20.5 crore. These machines are expected to be delivered soon and will significantly improve rapid testing at the grassroots level, helping reduce delays between sample collection and diagnosis a key challenge in TB control.
Shifting from a passive to an active detection strategy, the state has begun screening high-risk populations using AI-based handheld X-ray devices capable of detecting lung abnormalities even in individuals without symptoms.
To enhance accessibility in remote and underserved regions, 65 Mobile Medical Units along with dedicated Ni-Kshay Vahans have been deployed, bringing diagnostic services directly to communities.
Additionally, Haryana plans to conduct 15 lakh sputum tests this year as part of its intensified TB detection drive.
“Our aim is to achieve a TB-free Haryana where no case goes undetected due to geographical barriers or social stigma,” Misra said, highlighting the government’s focus on early diagnosis, technological innovation, and inclusive healthcare access.
