07-10-2026 : Hon’ble Governor unveiled the ‘TB Seal’ at Lok Bhavan as part of an awareness campaign being undertaken by the TB Association of Uttarakhand.

Lok Bhavan Uttarakhand-Information Wing
Press Note

Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.) unveils ‘TB Seal’ to promote awareness about tuberculosis

Lok Bhavan Dehradun 07 October, 2026

Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.) on Wednesday unveiled the ‘TB Seal’ at Lok Bhavan as part of an awareness campaign being undertaken by the TB Association of Uttarakhand to promote public awareness about tuberculosis. On the occasion, the Governor said that efforts by the Health Department or any single organisation alone are not sufficient to eliminate tuberculosis; active participation from every section of society is essential.

The Governor said that awareness is the most important weapon in the fight against TB. People need to be made aware of the symptoms of tuberculosis, the importance of timely testing and the availability of treatment. He emphasised that awareness campaigns, particularly in remote and hilly areas, should be made more effective so that no person is deprived of treatment due to lack of information or access to healthcare facilities.

The TB Association of Uttarakhand issues the ‘TB Seal’ every October as part of its annual public awareness campaign against tuberculosis. Priced at ₹5, the proceeds from the sale of the seal are utilised by the organisation for TB awareness programmes and other activities undertaken in the public interest.

On the occasion, Poonam Kimothi, General Secretary, TB Association of Uttarakhand, informed that with the support of the Hon’ble Governor, 10 women who had recovered from tuberculosis last year were administered all three doses of the cervical cancer prevention vaccine. Sewing machines were also distributed to these women to support their livelihoods and economic empowerment. The organisation is also providing Nikshay Poshan Aahar (nutritional support) every month to 13 TB patients.
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