Under the national TB programme, for a PHC to be called a PHC–R, requisite is –

District tuberculosis centre (DTC) is the nucleus of DTP The function of DTC is to plan, organize and implement the DTP in the entire district, in association with general Health services. When DTP activities (Sputum microscopy, chest X-ray, Anti-TB treatment) are introduced in an organized manner in a peripheral health institution (PHI), it is considered to be implemented PHI. It is important that only such PHIs are selected for implementation of the programme, which are under the charge of qualified Medical officers.