Studies have shown that nearly half of all patients with TB in India first seek care in the private sector, where there are significant gaps across the patient-care cascade, notably diagnostic delays, irrational and non-standardized regimens, and under-reporting to authorities. As a result, over a million cases of TB are missed in India every year.

In order to create awareness and mobilise young students to fight against TB, the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) encourages TB awareness campaigns in schools.

Common school activities undertaken to create awareness about TB among children include the following:

Components of Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) Planning Format

Three Levels of Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) Activities 

Local Self Government is the management of local affairs by local bodies who have been elected by the local people.

• The local self-Government includes both rural and urban government.

Pending  Learning objectives