Innovation is transforming TB care! ICMR’s drone-enabled transport of TB samples is improving access to timely diagnosis, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas. The initiative reduced diagnosis time from 15 days to just 5 days, while average patient costs fell from ₹9,451 to ₹91, making TB diagnosis faster, more affordable, and more accessible. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India J.P.Nadda Prataprao Jadhav Anupriya Patel अनुप्रिया पटेल Kishan Reddy Gangapuram