Expertise in: Women's & Social Rights 

Nitesh Yadav is a two-time tuberculosis survivor, educator, and passionate youth advocate based in Mumbai, dedicated to advancing awareness, reducing stigma, and strengthening community engagement in the fight against TB. As an active member of the TB Survivors Collective, he contributes to youth-led initiatives that place lived experience at the centre of advocacy and action. 

Drawing on his personal journey with TB, Nitesh has led and participated in numerous awareness sessions and drug-resistant TB sensitisation workshops across educational institutions and community platforms. A firm believer in the transformative power of youth leadership and digital platforms, he uses social media to amplify accurate information, challenge misconceptions, and create supportive spaces for those affected by TB. 

Through his continued engagement with the TB Survivors Collective, Nitesh works to empower fellow survivors, elevate their voices, and contribute to building a more informed, inclusive, and compassionate society. His spotlight talk brings a survivor's perspective to the Summit, grounding the discussion in the realities of living through TB and turning that experience into collective advocacy.