The 'nikshay poshan yojana' under NTEP provides a monthly direct benefit transfer (DBT) of Rs _____ to each TB patient for nutritional support:

• A Rs 500
• B Rs 1500
• C Rs 2000
• D Rs 1000 ✓

Explanation

Nikshay Poshan Yojana provides Rs 1000 per month as direct benefit transfer to every notified TB patient for nutritional support throughout the duration of treatment. This initiative addresses the high burden of malnutrition among TB patients in India and was launched in 2018. The amount was recently revised upward to Rs 1000 from the earlier Rs 500.

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

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