Provide insight into the evolution and key components of the NTP Era.

Provide insight into the evolution and key components of the RNTCP Era.

• The National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) is the public health initiative of the Government of India that organizes the country’s Tuberculosis Elimination efforts. 
• NTEP is a centrally sponsored scheme being implemented under the aegis of the National Health Mission with resources sharing between the State Governments and the Central Government.
• The program provides various free of cost, quality tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment services across the country.
• Vision
• Goals

Discuss the time frame, context and the components of the DOTS strategy.

Stop TB Strategy

End TB strategy and its pillars

Describe the critical stages in the evolution of the TB control program in India from the pre-NTP era, to RNTCP, and NTEP.

Mention critical progress made in the transition.

Discuss the National Strategic plan and its strategic pillars and the important indicators on its results framework.

The learner will be able to 
- Recognise Nikshay as the national TB information system 
- Describe functions and features of the portal 
- Identify the login pages on the web portal and mobile application

Describe the purpose of the TB Aarogya Sathi Application.