The innovation will make testing simpler and will increase testing and treatment rates, lower mortality and infection transmission due to TB. Owing to its simplicity, the tool will be ideal for low-resource settings, including primary healthcare setups. While this tool will be developed initially keeping children in mind, a similar product can be used among adults too. Moreover, the device can also be used as sample collection tool for other diseases where sputum sample is required. Targeted at a test price: 80 INR (~ $1), the device helps in obtaining specimen with improved quality, enhanced quantity, and viability suitable for processing within <10 min.