National tuberculosis elimination program(NTEP)
NIKSHAY POSHAN ABHYAN
BENEFITS
- Financial incentive of ₹500/- per month for each notified TB patient for the duration of their treatment
- In-kind where the total value of the food basket being distributed must not be less than ₹500 per month
ELIGIBILITY
- The applicant must be a Tuberculosis (TB) Patient
- The applicant must be registered / notified on the NIKSHAY Portal
- Free of cost diagnosis and treatment facilities including anti-TB drugs to all TB
- Ensuring early and improved diagnosis of all TB patients
- Providing access to high-quality treatment for all diagnosed cases of TB
NIKSHAY MITRA
- Community elements like individuals ,any self help group, industrial unit, cooperative society or political party can adapt TB patients
- They will ensure proper treatment of such patients.
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