<span style="color: #222222;">Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh while addressing the event, announced the launch of  "Dare to Erade TB" program which will be based on Indian data, and formation of a Genome Sequencing Consortium for Whole Genome Sequencing, (WSG) TB surveillance.<br />''<br />''In her address, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar, said, government has scaled up capacities for early identification and timely treatment of TB cases. She said, these capacities have been further strengthened through surveillance and contact tracing, and digital technology will guide the health workers effectively.  <br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports that Dr Mandaviya also awarded well-performing states and districts for achieving improved levels of TB elimination. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel virtually attended the event as a chief guest. </span><br />