UGC Chetna Series Special Lecture on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: Creating Awareness for a TB-Free India

Date:25/08/2026

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shobini Rajan, Deputy Director General (TB), Central TB Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Organized By: Department of Allied Health Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University (SBBSU), Jalandhar

Event Venue/ Time: Room no 417, 421, Block 5, SBBSU from 10:00 am to 10:40 am

Student Attendance: 227 Students (Students + Teachers)

Organizing Secretary: Ms. Satvir Kaur, Ms. Insha

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Highlights of the Events

Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Jalandhar, participated in the online awareness session under the UGC Chetna Series. Dr. Shobini Rajan, Deputy Director General (TB), Central TB Division, addressed the session as the keynote speaker, highlighting the critical role of Higher Education Institutions in realizing a TB-free India. The live interactive session was attended by 227 students along with faculty members.

Key Highlights from the Speaker’s Address

• On the basis of “UGC Chetna Series Special Lecture on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: Creating Awareness for a TB-Free India” the Department of Allied Health Sciences participated in the online Special Lecture on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan on 25th Aug. 2026 at SBBSU, Jalhandar.
• The major goal of the Lecture was to provide awearness about Tuberculosis (TB), Transmission, Risk Factors & Health Impact on human being. National Initiatives TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan combines early detection and treatment with preventive strategies like (Swachhata), (Nasha Mukti) to protect immune health.
• Overall; the lecture was wrapped up on a successful note and Ni-kshay Mitra scheme- where individuals and schools adopt patients to provide essential nutrition and care- supported by digital tools like the TB Mukt Bharat App, Khushi e-Sangini, and official IEC awareness materials.

Benefits to Students & University

• Direct Expert Insights: Students received first-hand guidance from a top public health official leading India's national TB elimination efforts.
• Stigma Reduction: Helped students understand that TB is fully curable, enabling them to combat social misconceptions in society.
• Community Action & Volunteering: Empowered the 227 attendees to volunteer as local changemakers, promoting the Ni-kshay Mitra community support model.
• Institutional Alignment: Demonstrated SBBSU’s active participation in UGC social responsibility mandates and national public health initiatives