Under NTEP's Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, a TB patient receives a direct benefit transfer of how much per month for nutritional support during treatment?

• A Rs. 500 per month ✓
• B Rs. 1000 per month
• C Rs. 1500 per month
• D Rs. 2000 per month

Explanation

Under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana (a component of NTEP), every TB patient receives Rs. 500 per month as direct benefit transfer to their bank account for the entire duration of treatment to support nutritional needs. This is provided via the Ni-kshay portal and is separate from free anti-TB drugs provided under NTEP. Nutritional support addresses one of the key social determinants driving TB incidence in India.

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

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