SWASTHYA HARYANA-Transforming Active Case Finding (ACF) through AI-Powered Thoracic & Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Screening in Haryana

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) implements the Tuberculosis Implementation Framework Agreement (TIFA) managed by the United States Department of State (DOS). The eight-year (2019– 2027) project builds on the United States government’s (USG) investments in tuberculosis (TB) and other global health priorities. Through direct engagement with local governments and their partners, TIFA co-designs fixed amount subawards, which may include Health Commitment Grants (HCGs), that accelerate countries’ progress toward national health targets, support country ownership, and foster sustainability while advancing the DOS goals of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

The state of Haryana has recently procured 90 AI-enabled digital hand held X-ray (HHX) machines and has set an ambitious target to screen 18.7 Lakh people for TB in the next 12 months. JSI seeks an organisation to demonstrate a scalable, technology-driven screening model to assist Haryana state to establish active TB and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) screening linked to its acceleration of active case finding (ACF) with hand held X-ray machines (HHX) through a rapid, 10- month intervention. The successful applicant will support the Haryana State NTEP to operationalize 90 new AI-enabled highly portable HHX by hiring 25 radiological technicians, will deploy an application to facilitate the rapid scale up pre-registration for screening events to improve efficient deployment of HHX where they are most needed, ensure the state is able to manage TB testing surges by contracting 5 laboratory technicians to staff selected high-volume laboratories, and support integrated TB-NCD screening in the state. At the end of this intervention, the state TB control program will assume operations and take the activity forward; therefore, all interventions will be designed and implemented in close coordination with the State TB Cell. This activity aims to ensure high-yield detection through a self-registration platform for screening, AI-integrated workflows, standardized field operation protocols, and full optimization of human resources via automated data entry. The expected outcome is to accelerate the early detection and management of TB and NCDs in vulnerable populations by implementing high-efficiency, AI-driven screening and standardized scheduling systems that optimize healthcare resources.

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Section I: Contact Details

Organization name

Organization’s registered address

Applicant type:

Indian nongovernmental organization legally registered with FCRA.

International organization legally registered in India.

For-profit organization with mandatory registrations (PAN, TAN, GST number) and fulfilling all statutory criteria to receive foreign funds.

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act number

Goods and Services Tax number, if applicable.

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, if available (guidance for creating a UEI number to be provided).

Name and title of point of contact for applicant.

Mailing address of point of contact.

Telephone number of point of contact.

Email address of point of contact.

Confirm email

Name and title of authorized signatory for grant.

Section II: Organizational Eligibility

Note your organization’s ability to meet the following:

The chief executive of the organization is willing to sign an agreement and receive funds from JSI, the Washington-based partner.

Yes

Describe your organization’s recent (last 3 years) experience managing interventions aligned with the proposed scope of work or a similar scope of work.

(1,000-character limit)

Describe your recent (last 3 years) experience providing services to the Government of India, specifying any existing previous work with the respective national programme at the central or state or district level, especially, National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme and the NP-NCD.

(2,000-character limit)

Section III: Proposal Description

Statement of organization’s overall strategy for implementing the activities outlined in the scope of work, taking into account the proposed goals, sample activities and results.

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Describe your overall approach and methodology for implementing an innovative technology-driven model for TB-NCD screening in India. Note how you will integrate interventions into existing public health systems and how you will engage frontline health workers to support demand generation and digital registration for ACF.

(3,000-character limit)

Describe your organization’s recent (last 3 years) experience developing and deploying targeted TB service delivery models, including the use of digital solutions, to improve service coverage, particularly TB screening.

(3,000-character limit)

Describe your organization’s prior experience working with the NTEP, State TB Office and State Health Society, to improve the access or coverage of TB services, including innovative strategies and digital innovations. Experience with TB screening and diagnostic services will be preferred. Please note any specific experience in Haryana state and whether your organization currently has staff and ongoing activities in the state.

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Describe the agency’s plan, and ability, to prepare and execute a transition plan to sustain the project services within the existing state public health system.

(2,000-character limit)

Describe your organization’s track record of meeting short timelines, the key personnel currently engaged by your organization, their availability to work on this initiative, and their skills and experience relevant to the work.

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