Gomati district achieves a major public health milestone as 114 panchayats are declared TB-free in 2025, reflecting successful grassroots interventions, early diagnosis, and coordinated efforts under the National Health Mission.
A significant milestone in public health has been achieved in Gomati district as 114 panchayats have been officially declared tuberculosis-free, reflecting the success of sustained grassroots-level interventions, coordinated governance, and strengthened healthcare delivery systems.
The achievement was highlighted during a district-level training programme on the three-tier Panchayati Raj system and a meeting of the District TB Forum, held on Thursday at the Udaipur Panchayati Raj Training Centre. The programme focused on reducing tuberculosis-related deaths, improving early detection, and reinforcing the role of local self-governments in public health initiatives.
The event was organised by the Gomati District Health and Family Welfare Society with support from the National Health Mission. Officials stated that the initiative aimed to accelerate the creation of TB-free panchayats across the district through collaborative efforts involving elected representatives, health workers, and administrative authorities.
Addressing the gathering, Gomati district Chief Medical Officer Dr Kamal Reang said the district has made measurable progress in tuberculosis control and prevention over the past few years. He attributed the success to improved surveillance, community awareness programmes, early diagnosis, and timely treatment. Dr Reang emphasised that sustained engagement at the panchayat level remains crucial to further reduce TB-related mortality and prevent resurgence.
Data presented during the meeting showed a steady year-on-year improvement. In 2023, a total of 60 gram panchayats and ADC villages in Gomati district were declared TB-free with bronze status. This number rose to 86 in 2024, including 40 panchayats that achieved silver status and 46 that retained bronze recognition. In 2025, the district recorded a major leap, with 114 panchayats attaining TB-free status, comprising 35 gold, 33 silver, and 46 bronze categories.
Health officials noted that the progress was driven by coordinated initiatives across all eight blocks of the district—Tepania, Kakraban, Matabari, Killa, Amarpur, Ampi, Karbook, and Silachhari. These efforts included door-to-door screenings, awareness campaigns, nutritional support for patients, treatment adherence monitoring, and active involvement of local representatives.
Gomati Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati Debal Debroy said empowering panchayats to lead awareness campaigns and ensuring easy access to diagnosis and treatment facilities were key factors behind the success. He added that strengthening institutional capacity at the grassroots level has helped build public trust and improve health-seeking behaviour among communities.
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The programme was attended by Deputy Sabhadhipati Sujan Kumar Sen, Udaipur Municipal Council Chairperson Shital Chandra Majumdar, Health and Education Standing Committee Chairperson Harekrishna Goswami, District Panchayat Officer Aniruddha Bhattacharjee, along with other elected representatives and senior officials.
Officials reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the gains achieved and working towards the long-term goal of making Gomati a fully TB-free district through continuous monitoring, community participation, and integrated health planning.
