2. PARTNERSHIP FOR TB CARE AND CONTROL IN INDIA Inception : The Partnership has its roots in a Round 8 proposal for the Global Fund. In August 2008, USAID supported a ‘Jump-Start Project' through a World Vision grant. In January 2009, a Secretariat was appointed and hosted in the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union). In February, first meeting of working group held and process initiated to form the Steering Committee.

3. What and Who we are? The ''Partnership for Tuberculosis Care and Control in India'' (the Partnership) brings together civil society across the country on a common platform to support and strengthen India's national TB control efforts. It seeks to harness the strengths and expertise of partners in various technical and implementation areas, and to empower affected communities, in TB care and control. It consists of technical agencies, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, affected communities, the corporate sector, professional bodies, media and academia and is presently 50 partners strong.

4. What is our added value? A voice of a unified civil society in engaging with the government in TB care and control efforts in India  Invited by the Programme Division to participate in the JMM (Joint Monitoring Mission).  Providing recommendations from civil society perspective into the RNTCP Phase 3 planning.  The National program recognizes Partnership as a unified voice and is present in all Steering committee meeting.  Member in the National Coordination committee for The Global Fund Round 9 TB.

5. Added value…contd : Successful in the Global Fund Round 9 for Civil Societies working in ACSM activities in 340 districts in 23 states covering 740 million population  T he resources mobilised will strengthen community mobilisation for TB Care and control by engaging civil society organisations.  Bringing cohesion among the Sub Recipients (partners) and the other partners in each work area.  Exploring new potential partners to be included into the partnership by working collaboratively with The Union and World Vision ( Principal Recipients).

6. Added value …contd : Building trust and collaboration between multiple sectors involved in TB care and control initiatives  National and Regional consultative workshops with equal participation from public sector, private sector, civil societies to brainstorm on collaborative efforts for TB care and control.  Also organized separate meetings for media, private healthcare providers etc to explore their technical expertise for contributing into the National program.  Various channels of communication for sharing experiences and discussions on TB care and control i.e. website, newsletter, face book and twitter.

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