The National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) is a key initiative by the Government of India to eradicate tuberculosis (TB). The programme is being undertaken in all the districts to make Telangana TB-free by 2025. The program focuses on achieving full TB notification and a 90% success rate among all notified TB cases.

The state has 40 CBNAAT and 90 Truenat machines to offer Molecular Diagnosis (UDST). To diagnose drug-resistant TB, the state has established three C&DST (Culture and Drug Susceptibility Testing) centres at:

• STDC in Hyderabad

• RIMS in Adilabad

• KMC in Warangal

Notable achievements include integrating TB infection testing, sputum sample transportation, and establishing diagnostic centres and specialised TB clinics. Challenges remain in TB infection testing and preventive therapy, but opportunities exist to improve access to diagnostics, engage TB champions, combat stigma, and explore adult BCG vaccination studies.

Through targeted efforts like integrated diagnosis services, regular reviews, and better drug availability, NTEP strives to enhance TB control and achieve its elimination goals