TB Mukt Bharat (2025)
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.

The TB Mukt Bharat initiative took a giant leap forward with a high-impact friendly celebrity cricket match – “Neta XI vs. Abhineta XI”, held on 22nd March 2025 at MCA Cricket Ground, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

The event was a powerful demonstration of unity, bringing together Members of Parliament (MPs) across party lines, Bollywood celebrities, and key dignitaries to raise awareness for India’s fight against Tuberculosis (TB).

This unique & one of it’s kind friendly cricket match witnessed active participation of nearly 30 Members of Parliament (MPs) across political parties, 100+ celebrities, who came together to play a friendly cricket match for this noble cause.

The event symbolized unity and collective commitment, transcending political boundaries, ideologies and professions, 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.

Key highlights of the event

  • 30+ Members of Parliament (MPs) across political parties participated, showcasing bipartisan commitment to eradicating TB
  • Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra and Sh. Eknath Shinde, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister graced the occasion, reaffirming the collaborative support in achieving a TB-Free India as envisioned by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji
  • Bollywood stars added glamour and passion to the cause, with icons like Salman Khan, Suniel Shetty, Sohail Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Rohit Shetty, Arjun Rampal, Krishna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Sudeep Kiccha, Siddhant Chaturvedi and many others lending their support and participating in the match
  • Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon’ble MP & Former Cabinet Minister, GOI, led the Neta XI team, reinforcing his commitment as a Global Champion on TB, while Suniel Shetty captained the Mumbai Heroes (Abhineta XI), using his influence to drive social change
  • The match was played in the true spirit of sportsmanship, spreading the message: “TB Harega, Desh Jeetega!”
  • Massive public awareness impact, with live coverage on DD Sports, Fancode, Waves, Aaj Tak Sports, ABP Sports, NDTV Sports, local trains of Mumbai, Kolkata & Bengaluru and various TV & digital platforms, ensuring the message reached millions of Indians
  • The participation of 30+ MPs from various political parties underscored the importance of cross-party collaboration in combating TB
  • The friendly cricket match exemplified how sports can serve as a unifying and impactful medium to drive social awareness
  • Teams led by eminent MPs & Celebrities, emphasized teamwork, resilience, and the spirit of collective action in defeating TB
  • The event emphasized the importance of collaborative action between government, entertainment, and civil society to achieve the goal of eliminating TB from India by 2025
  • 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’ was not just a one-time awareness initiative but a catalyst for sustained action against Tuberculosis (TB). It is a movement that will drive long-term awareness, policy reforms, corporate support, and community engagement.

The event was a remarkable demonstration of unity, purpose, and action.

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

By combining sports, entertainment, and governance, it has laid the groundwork for a sustained fight against TB in India, bringing us closer to a TB-Free Bharat.

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

The event’s impact will lead to several long-term benefits in the fight to eliminate TB from India.

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

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