Norms for establishing and running an STDC

Every State should have one STDC established with the infrastructure, equipment and human resources (norms provided subsequently). It should be preferably located alongside or nearby the State TB Cell at the state headquarters/ capital, for administrative convenience, effective coordination and sharing of responsibilities.

In larger states, the single STDC at the state may be supported by additional Regional Training and Program Monitoring Unit (RTPMC). These RTPMC may be established for each additional 5 Crore population (~20 Districts). These may take over capacity building and SM&E activities for an additional approximately 20 Districts. These additional centres will be governed by the single STDC at the state. These RTPMCs may be resourced as per norms provided subsequently. 

In smaller states having population less than 20Lakh population, may either have a RTPMC in the state or may be linked with a nearby STDC.

Based on the above norms following is the expected list of STDCs and RTPMCs to be present