The new approach to the role of socio-economic factors in TB control demands that social planning in respect of TB has to be in consonance with the overall development of the community. A rational allocation of existing resources in the context of this process of social change can be achieved only through a comprehensive and integrated approach. One of the important principles of social planning is the tailoring of a programme to the felt-need of the community. The intervention becomes more readily acceptable, less costly and allows the due share to the other felt-needs of the community. The overall development of the community and providing basic facilities leads to the better public participation in the TB control programme. Improved nutrition status of the people specially by feeding young, will help in preventing the breakdown of the disease. Since TB is equally prevalent in rural and urban areas, planning of the whole area by involving the existing facilities and development of effective rural TB services will bring the services within reach of every person. Regular and continuous training and supervision of the general staff to carry out TB activities is one of the prerequisite. A continuous anti-TB drug supply for treating about 4 million cases per year for a very long period of 20-30 years can be achieved with the help of international assistance.

Even if the programme is fairly effective, it is visualised that the control programme and social planning should be on long term basis for several decades.