In Champawat, authorities are moving to strengthen tuberculosis screening by deploying handheld X-ray machines across remote regions. The plan, approved with a budget of 5.76 lakh rupees, aims to speed up the identification of potential TB cases and connect people to timely diagnostic testing and treatment. The measure is described by district health officials as a step to advance TB elimination efforts in the district. Officials note that the handheld devices will enable screening in areas where access to fixed facilities is limited, allowing earlier detection of presumptive TB patients and facilitating linkage to care. As part of the operational details, radiography technicians will receive an output-based incentive of 10 rupees for every X-ray performed. The approach follows government directives that underscore the importance of X-ray screening in TB control programs. The plan envisions a more proactive search for TB cases through community-level screening, with the expectation that faster identification will lead to earlier treatment and reduced transmission.