The Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) under NTEP provides a direct benefit transfer (DBT) of how much per month to TB patients for nutritional support?

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

Explanation

Nikshay Poshan Yojana provides Rs. 500 per month to all TB patients (both DS-TB and DR-TB) notified in Nikshay for the duration of their treatment as direct benefit transfer (DBT) to their bank accounts. This nutritional support initiative was launched in 2018 to address the bidirectional relationship between TB and undernutrition. It is provided throughout the entire treatment period, including the intensive and continuation phases.

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

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