Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 6: A Tuberculosis (TB) awareness programme organized by the CVPPL (A Joint Venture of NHPC Ltd and JKSPDC) in association with the State TB Cell, Directorate of Health Services, was held here today.
The programme was held under “TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan”, was inaugurated by the Managing Director of CVPPL, Ramesh Mukhiya in the presence of all employees and Contract workers.
Speaking on the occasion, Ramesh Mukhiya emphasized the importance of such initiatives in supporting the national mission to eliminate TB from the country.
Dr Jyoti Jolly, the State TB Officer, along with Dr Anu Saloch, District TB Officer, provided detailed insights into nature, cause, prevention and treatment of TB.
They highlighted the Government of India’s committed efforts to eradicate tuberculosis by 2030 under the “TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.”
As part of its social responsibility, CVPPL also contributed 100 nutrition food baskets to the State TB Cell, Jammu, for distribution among TB patients and demonstrated its commitment to support community health and well-being.
During this awareness program, TB screening tests were also conducted for CVPPL employees for early detection and its prevention.
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