The Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana under NTEP provides a direct benefit transfer to TB patients. What is the amount provided per month?

• A Rs. 1000
• B Rs. 1500
• C Rs. 750
• D Rs. 500 ✓

Explanation

Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana provides Rs. 500 per month as direct benefit transfer to all TB patients throughout treatment to support nutritional supplementation. The scheme was launched in 2018 under NTEP to address undernutrition, which is a major risk factor for TB in India. Notification of all TB cases on the Ni-kshay portal is mandatory for benefit eligibility.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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