Soumya Swaminathan has been appointed as the Principal Advisor at the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme on a pro bono basis.

• She will provide technical advice on the overall strategy to achieve program goals, suggest policy directions and necessary course corrections for optimal outcomes, and advise on research strategy.
• She will also assist in the formation of expert groups with top talent globally.
• Additionally, she will support the Union Health Ministry, state officials, and development partners in assessing the impact of the programme.