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The System for TB Elimination in Private Sector (STEPS) model evolved as a solution to address gaps in the quality of care for patients in the private sector by ensuring standards of TB care in India (STCI). STEPS is envisioned as an equal partnership between the public and private sectors for the benefit of society with TB elimination as the outcome.

The primary objective of STEPS is to address gaps in the quality of care for patients in the private sector by ensuring standards of TB care in both sectors to all citizens in a patient-centric manner.

Good storage conditions and safe custody of drugs is important to ensure quality of drugs.

The process of receipt of drugs is completed through the Ni-kshay Aushadhi application. Once a consignment is dispatched to the receiving unit, the system will display following three options: