JOSH Campaign Launched Across 11 States, 55 Districts to Mobilise Communities for TB Elimination

October 13, 2026 6:43 PM

JOSH Campaign Launched Across 11 States, 55 Districts to Mobilise Communities for TB Elimination

The Joint Squad for Health (JOSH), a nationwide social media campaign, was launched on a pilot basis across 11 states and 55 districts on October 13 to mobilise young people and communities towards tuberculosis (TB) elimination. The campaign brings together MY Bharat volunteers, National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and designated Class-I officers to spread awareness about TB, encourage timely screening, early diagnosis and treatment, reduce stigma and promote treatment adherence, particularly among...

Community participation drives rural drinking water success under Jal Jeevan Mission

March 13, 2026 5:05 PM

Community participation drives rural drinking water success under Jal Jeevan Mission

Community participation by panchayat leaders, frontline workers, volunteers and technical staff is playing a crucial role in sustaining rural drinking water systems under the Jal Jeevan Mission, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Launched in August 2019, the mission aims to provide every rural household with safe and adequate drinking water through a Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC). At the start of the programme, only 3.23 crore rural households had tap water connections. As of...