TB Mukt Bharat (2024)
Awareness Cricket Match

‘TB Mukt Bharat – TB Harega, Desh Jeetega’ event was successfully organized to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) and advocate for a TB-free India.

 

This unique & one of its kind friendly cricket match witnessed active participation of nearly 50 Members of Parliament (MPs) across political parties, who came together to play a friendly cricket match for this noble cause.

 

The event symbolized unity and collective commitment, transcending political boundaries, to address one of India’s most pressing public health challenges—eradicating TB in alignment with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

Political Unity for a common cause:

  • The participation of 50 MPs from various political parties underscored the importance of cross-party collaboration in combating TB
  • The event was further graced by Sh. Om Birla, Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha, Sh. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Ms Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary  of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW)

Wide spread awareness

  • The match was telecast live on DD Sports & Sansad TV, ensuring that the message reached out to a large number of audience and inviting them to join the bandwagon of Bharat’s fight against TB
  • Additionally, the match was attended by over 300 school children at the stadium

Symbolism through Sports

  • The friendly cricket match exemplified how sports can serve as a unifying and impactful medium to drive social awareness
  • Teams led by eminent MPs emphasized teamwork, resilience, and the spirit of collective action in defeating TB

Engagement with stakeholders

  • The event saw the active involvement of healthcare experts, non-governmental organizations, corporate representatives, and media professionals, who joined hands to spread the message of TB Harega, Desh Jeetega

The ‘TB Mukt Bharat – TB Harega, Desh Jeetega’ event was a remarkable demonstration of unity, purpose, and action.

By bringing together policymakers, healthcare experts, and citizens, it underscored the need for collective efforts to eliminate TB and achieve the vision of a TB-free India.

The overwhelming response from Members of Parliament and stakeholders reaffirms the importance of such initiatives in driving awareness and advocacy.

Together, with sustained efforts, we can ensure that TB Harega, Desh Jeetega!

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