 In 1992, the WHO and Swedish International Development Agency evaluated the NTCP, finding that it lacked funding, information on health outcomes, consistency across management and treatment regimens, and efficient diagnostic techniques.In order to overcome the lacunaesof the NTP , the Government decided to give a new thrust to TB control activities by revitalising the NTP, with assistance from international agencies, in 1993.Given TB's high curability rate 6-12 months after diagnosis, moving toward a clinical and treatment-based strategy was a sensible progression from the NTP.