The Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (PMTBMBA) introduced 'Ni-kshay Mitra' initiative. What is the primary purpose of this initiative?

• A To provide free chest X-rays to TB suspects at community level
• B To allow donors (individuals, corporates, elected representatives) to support TB patients with nutritional, vocational, and diagnostic support ✓
• C To recruit community health workers exclusively for TB contact tracing
• D To establish TB notification from private practitioners via mobile app

Explanation

Ni-kshay Mitra is a Jan Bhagidari (community participation) initiative under PMTBMBA launched in 2022. It enables donors—individuals, elected representatives, companies, NGOs, and institutions—to 'adopt' TB patients and provide additional support beyond government benefits, including nutritional supplements, vocational support, and diagnostic assistance. It complements Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana. Option D describes Nikshay portal for notification, which is a separate component.

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

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