Lucknow, Feb. 10 -- The Yogi government has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) from Uttar Pradesh, with 1,748 out of 57,647 gram panchayats claiming to be TB-free.

The Health Department will meticulously verify these claims, and upon confirmation, the villages will be honoured with a TB-free certificate by the District Magistrate, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.

"CM Yogi has consistently emphasised the importance of combating TB and has been actively involved in monitoring the progress of the Health Department's initiatives through regular review meetings. The assertion of TB-free status by these panchayats is a testament to CM Yogi's unwavering commitment," the CMO said i...