BUDGAM, Nov 11(KNS): In District Budgam, the District Administration, led by DC Budgam Akshay Labroo, held a felicitation ceremony at the District Headquarters to honor 143 panchayats for achieving TB-free status under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).
The event included the presence of State TB Officer Kashmir, Dr. Adnan Yaseen, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Moud Ayoub, Block Medical Officers (BMOs), and other NTEP staff.
The recognized panchayats received certificates and mementos for their efforts in the “TB Mukt Panchayat” initiative.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelOut of 296 Gram Panchayats in Budgam, 143 achieved TB-free status, verified and confirmed by the district’s verification team.
DC Budgam acknowledged the work of health officials, panchayat members, and the community in this achievement.
The event underscored the administration’s commitment to public health and the importance of ongoing efforts to prevent TB, with the goal of all panchayats in Budgam working toward being recognized as TB-free panchayats.(KNS).