Report on

TB Awareness Rally

Date of Event: September 19, 2026

Organised by: Maharishi School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Maharishi University, Lucknow Campus) in association with IQAC  

Objective: In compliance with notification File no 1-1/2026(ТBMuktBharatAbhiyaan) dated 10^th August, 2026 by UGC, New Delhi, Maharishi School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSOPS), Maharishi University, Lucknow Campus, in association with IQAC organised a TB Awareness Rally on 19^th September, 2026in Palhari village (near IIM, Lucknow) to promote awareness about tuberculosis (TB), its prevention, early detection, and timely treatment. The rally encouraged the rural community to recognise TB symptoms, seek timely medical advice, and adopt responsible health practices.

Participating Students: D. Pharm; B. Pharm students.

Event Details: The initiative was organised as part of the School’s efforts by way of health camp, to promote health awareness and strengthen community engagement.

The rally was conducted with the central message “टीबी मुक्त भारत – हमारा संकल्प, हमारी जिम्मेदारी!”, highlighting the importance of TB prevention, early identification, timely treatment, and collective responsibility. Through the rally, students and faculty members shared simple and meaningful health messages with the local community and encouraged people to remain alert towards symptoms associated with tuberculosis.

Students and faculty members of MSOPS participated actively in the rally and interacted with the residents of the village. The direct interaction provided an opportunity to communicate health information in a simple and accessible manner while also encouraging community members to seek appropriate medical advice without delay.

The activity also helped students understand the importance of taking health education beyond the classroom. Their involvement provided practical exposure to community health awareness, public health communication, and social responsibility, which are important aspects of their role as future healthcare professionals.

Overall, the rally served as a meaningful community-based awareness initiative, reinforcing the message that preventing and controlling TB requires awareness, timely medical attention, responsible health practices, and active participation from individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and the wider community.

Students’ Feedback: Students actively participated in the TB Awareness Rally and appreciated the opportunity to interact with the rural community. The activity helped them understand the importance of health awareness, community participation, and timely healthcare-seeking behaviour. It also strengthened their communication skills, teamwork, confidence, and sense of social responsibility as future healthcare professionals.

Acknowledgements:

The Maharishi School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSOPS) sincerely expresses its gratitude to the University Authorities for their valuable support and encouragement in organising the TB Awareness Rally. The school also appreciates the active participation and cooperation of all faculty members and students, whose enthusiasm and coordination contributed to the successful conduct of the rally. The initiative reflects MSOPS’s continued commitment to community health awareness, social responsibility, and promoting a TB-free society.