The Nikshay Poshan Yojana under NTEP provides a financial incentive to TB patients. The current amount provided per month to a notified TB patient for nutritional support is:

• A Rs. 500 per month ✓
• B Rs. 250 per month
• C Rs. 1000 per month
• D Rs. 1500 per month

Explanation

Under the Nikshay Poshan Yojana, every TB patient notified on Nikshay portal receives Rs. 500 per month as direct benefit transfer for nutritional support throughout the treatment duration. This initiative aims to address the nutritional deficiency that worsens TB outcomes and addresses social determinants of TB.

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

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