Submissions are invited for Slogan Contest for National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme by Central TB Division. The last date of submission is September 30, 2024.
Contest Details
India has the world’s highest tuberculosis (TB) burden, with an estimated 28 lakh people contracting the disease every year. TB usually affects the most economically productive age group of society. The stigma attached to TB also acts as a hindrance in seeking care.
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is implementing an ambitious National Strategic Plan to End the TB Epidemic in India. While considerable progress has been made in this direction, there are significant challenges that require community participation to address the problem statement that once addressed will expedite India’s achievement of SDG TB targets on TB.
In reference to this Central TB Division, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in collaboration with MyGov is hosting a Slogan Contest to tap the creativity of community members in developing slogans to address the problem statement:
- 60% of individuals who have symptoms of TB did not seek care from a provider.
- One main reason for not seeking care was due to the stigma associated with TB.
Objectives
- Create awareness among audience/community members about Tuberculosis.
- Encourage the audience to creatively express their ideas on solutions to the specific problem statement mentioned above.
- To motivate participants to seek knowledge about TB and help in making India TB-free.
Technical Parameters
- The slogan should be original.
- It should be simple in language and can be in both English and Hindi.
- The slogan should be grammatically correct and in short sentences with a word limit of 10 words.
- The slogan should address the specific problem statement shared above.
- Only one slogan per candidate will be eligible.
- People from all walks of life including TB survivors / their family members, Frontline Healthcare workers, etc are encouraged to participate.
Eligibility
This competition is open to all the citizens of India.
Gratification
Top 5 shortlisted entries will receive a Certificate from the Central TB Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
How to Submit?
Interested participants can submit online via this link.
Submission Deadline
The last date of submission is September 30, 2024.
Click here to view the official notification of Slogan Contest for National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme by Central TB Division.
