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Sonam Vijay et al. public–private partnerships, strengthening in-house capacities, or using private providers when required. The initiative is being implemented in 24 states through different models. Many states have adapted the suggested solutions to their local context and are successfully implementing the Initiative, indicating that the proposed mechanisms will be helpful in overcoming the challenges of implementing the diagnostics list. With the current inadequate resources and infrastructure, encouraging public–private partnerships seems a rational decision; however, these partnerships should only be seen as a transitory arrangement. The overall aim should be to create structures that are sustained and supported by the government. The Initiative is completely funded by the Government of India and has a separate earmarked budget for diagnostics, showing that the government acknowledges the importance …