Achievements of the Campaign are the Result of Excellent Teamwork and Planning : Governor Shri Patel

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that the Indian cultural philosophy has always valued “excellent health as the highest happiness.” Indian families have traditionally practiced seasonal diets and disciplined lifestyles. Governor Shri Patel and Chief Minister Dr. Yadav inaugurated the 100-Day Ni-Kshay Camp Campaign Honor Ceremony and the Healthy Liver Mission at the Sandipani Auditorium in Raj Bhavan.

Governor Shri Patel emphasized the importance of infection control and timely, complete medication in TB elimination efforts. He warned that incomplete TB treatment can lead to drug resistance, complicating treatment and increasing transmission. He also acknowledged the challenges of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and appreciated the government’s launch of the Healthy Liver Mission, encouraging people to adopt a healthy lifestyle and undergo simple liver check-ups.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav remarked that ancient texts like Patanjali’s works and the Gheranda Samhita provide principles for maintaining a healthy body. Quoting Indian scriptures, he said just as ripe fruit completes its life, a person too should fulfill their life journey in health. He praised the Governor’s sensitivity towards public health and reiterated the state government’s commitment to making Madhya Pradesh TB-free by 2028, with focused efforts at every level. He also commended the determination and efforts of TB Champions and encouraged everyone to adopt regular exercise, sharing the daily fitness routine of 72-year-old Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. S.K. Sarin as inspiration.

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Rajendra Shukla informed that Madhya Pradesh was the only state honored by the central government for the 100-day campaign. Under the Nirogi Kaya (Healthy Body) Campaign, health screenings of 9 million people were conducted for diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, and fatty liver. Efforts are underway to achieve 100% coverage. Under the leadership of CM Dr. Yadav, air ambulances and organ transplants have been successfully facilitated. He announced that individuals who donate organs or bodies will receive state honors at funerals and their families will be recognized on Republic Day and Independence Day. The state is also working towards establishing liver transplant facilities.

Padma Vibhushan Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Director of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, stressed the need to make healthy liver a life mission. He stated that India leads the world and Madhya Pradesh leads the country in fatty liver prevention. He emphasized health education and said that early signs of fatty liver can be detected using waist measurement and body mass index (BMI). A healthy liver helps control diabetes and many other diseases.

Principal Secretary of Public Health and Medical Education, Shri Sandeep Yadav, shared that during the 100-day Ni-Kshay Mitra Campaign, over 625,000 TB tests were conducted across 23 focus districts, leading to treatment of over 22,000 new patients. Over 18,000 new Ni-Kshay Mitras distributed 28,000+ food baskets, and over 30,000 patients received financial aid via DBT. The campaign is now being expanded across the state. The goal of the non-alcoholic fatty liver mission is “Save the Liver, Enrich Life”, with a target to screen around 25 million people. The key to tackling this challenge lies in lifestyle changes.

TB Champion awardees such as Ms. Anjali Dangi from Vidisha and Shri Om Baiga from Mandla shared their experiences. Shri Minesh Kumar Jain of Jabalpur was honored for distributing 300 food baskets, and Shri Vishal Goyal of Mandsaur was recognized for providing a handheld X-ray machine.

Collectors and teams from Chhindwara, Mandsaur, Neemuch, Sehore, and Narsinghpur were honored for outstanding performance in the campaign. Seoni and Betul districts, which declared the most TB-free Gram Panchayats for three consecutive years, were recognized, along with Kanhar village (Mandla), Patwa village (Balaghat), and Sawarwani village (Chhindwara). Institutions like IOCL, UPIN, NPCIL, and Green Co. Pvt. Ltd. were honored for their CSR contributions (food baskets, equipment). Outstanding healthcare staff STS Shri Umesh Sharma, Bareli, Raisen, STLS Shri Siddhesh Sharma, Ashoknagar, Lab Technician Ms. Sushma Sharma, CHO Shri Narendra Sharma, Vijaypur, Sheopur, CHO Ms. Nisha, A.A.M., Hinotiya Bargi, Jabalpur, and DPC Shri Sharda Prasad Gupta were also awarded. Development partners Jaya Ego and the STSU teams were also felicitated. A booklet based on the 100-day campaign was released, and the Healthy Liver Mission was launched with a poster unveiling. Vote of thanks was delivered by NHM Director Ms. Saloni Sidana. Present on the dais were Additional Chief Secretary to Governor Shri K.C. Gupta and Public Health Commissioner Shri Tarun Rathi.