DBT unveils data-driven research to eradicate TB - ‘Dare2eraD TB’

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh recently announced the launch of Data-Driven Research to Eradicate TB- Dare2eraD TB by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Dare2eraD TB will be the umbrella TB programme of DBT comprising of the Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance Consortium; InTBK HubIndian TB Knowledge Hub- Webinar Series; and Host Directed therapies against TB and develop an evidence-based regimen for treating extra-pulmonary tuberculosis. The Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance Consortium (InTGS) is proposed on lines of the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia (INSACOG). The InTBK Hub- Indian TB Knowledge Hub will be a webinar series that will create academiaindustry connections to discuss challenges and exchange ideas and carry forward open innovations between all TB stakeholders.