History of NDTBC
The New Delhi Tuberculosis Centre (NDTBC), established in 1940 through a collaboration between the Tuberculosis Association of India and the Government of India, played a pioneering role in tuberculosis (TB) control in India. At a time when sanatorium-based treatment was impractical due to limited resources, the Centre introduced the concept of “Organised Home Treatment,” a community-focused approach that later became the basis of domiciliary treatment under the National TB Control Programme.
In 1951, NDTBC became India’s first TB Demonstration and Training Centre with support from WHO and UNICEF. Over the years, it contributed significantly to TB research, healthcare training, epidemiological surveys, and the implementation of national TB control strategies, including DOTS. Today, the Centre remains a leading institution with advanced NABL-accredited laboratories and modern diagnostic facilities for TB, MDR/XDR TB, and public health support.
Aims & Objectives
Our core mission areas driving tuberculosis elimination in India
Prevention & Control
Leading TB prevention and control activities in Delhi under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).
Training & Education
Training healthcare professionals in TB management, DOTS implementation, and public health strategies.
Clinical Excellence
Providing comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for TB and respiratory diseases.
Research & Innovation
Conducting research in TB epidemiology, drug resistance, and newer diagnostic technologies.
Key Milestones
1939
Tuberculosis Association of India established to develop India’s TB control strategy.
1940
New Delhi Tuberculosis Centre established as India’s model TB clinic
1941
Artificial Pneumothorax treatment introduced for TB patients.
1951
Upgraded as India’s first TB Demonstration and Training Centre.
1962
Joined India’s National Tuberculosis Programme as a District TB Centre.
1998
Implemented DOTS strategy under Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme.
2005
Became Delhi’s State TB Training and Demonstration Centre.
2013
First-line Line Probe Assay certification received.
2018
NABL accreditation and Whole Genome Sequencing introduced.
2020
Started COVID-19 testing and laboratory training across Delhi.
Meet The Team
Organisational Structure
The New Delhi Tuberculosis Centre is a Central Government-aided institute functioning under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, and is governed by a Managing Committee.
The Managing Committee comprises representatives from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Directorate General of Health Services, Government of Delhi, Tuberculosis Association of India, National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, Delhi Tuberculosis Association, New Delhi Municipal Council and Indian Railways.
The Vice Chairman of the Tuberculosis Association of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the New Delhi Tuberculosis Centre. Members of the Governing Body are nominated by the Central Committee of the Tuberculosis Association of India.
The Managing Committee oversees the smooth functioning of the Centre and exercises overall administrative and financial control over its activities. It is empowered to undertake all necessary actions related to the planning, establishment, administration and effective functioning of the Centre.
From leadership to committees, our structure supports coordinated and accountable functioning.