Under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), the 'Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana' provides financial support to TB patients. A patient with drug-sensitive pulmonary TB who is NOT a family member of a previously registered patient receives:
- A ₹500/month during treatment ✓
- B ₹1000/month during treatment and ₹500 extra if a private provider notified
- C ₹500/month for intensive phase only
- D ₹750/month for entire treatment duration
Correct answer: A. ₹500/month during treatment
Explanation
Under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY), all notified TB patients receive ₹500 per month as nutritional support for the entire duration of treatment. This is irrespective of treatment category. Additionally, a ₹500 incentive is given to the treatment supporter and ₹500 to the private provider who notifies the case through Nikshay portal. Option B conflates the patient benefit with provider incentive.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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