In a significant step towards strengthening tuberculosis detection and prevention efforts in the district, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Tuesday handed over a Mobile Screening Van (Ni-Kshay Vahaan) to the District Tuberculosis Centre, Srinagar, under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of IDBI Bank.
The initiative has been undertaken as part of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 2.0 with the objective of enhancing tuberculosis screening, early diagnosis and awareness generation across the District. After formally flagging off the Ni-Kshay Vahaan from the DC Office Complex, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the importance of early detection in the effective management and elimination of tuberculosis.
He stated that the Mobile Screening Van, equipped with a Handheld X-Ray Unit and a TRU-NAAT Machine, will significantly strengthen the District’s capacity for timely diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment for TB patients. The DC said that the Van will be deployed across urban and rural areas of the District to conduct extensive TB screening and awareness campaigns, particularly targeting vulnerable and underserved populations.
He emphasized that the initiative will play a pivotal role in expanding outreach services and ensuring that quality diagnostic facilities reach people at their doorstep. Reaffirming the District Administration’s commitment to the national goal of eliminating tuberculosis, the Deputy Commissioner stated that the deployment of the mobile screening unit would further accelerate efforts being undertaken under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and contribute towards achieving the vision of a TB-free India.
He said the initiative is expected to strengthen active case-finding activities and improve accessibility to diagnostic services across the district. The DC also appreciated IDBI Bank for extending support under its CSR programme and lauded the institution’s commitment towards public health and community welfare.
Among those present on the occasion were Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar; IAS Probationer, Alfred Thomas; Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tahir Sajad; District Tuberculosis Officer, Dr. Rouf; District Health Officer, senior Officers of the District Administration, Health Department and District TB Centre and representatives of IDBI Bank.