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MoH&FW has increased the monthly nutrition support for TB patients to Rs 1,000.

National | Dated: 11 Oct 2024

On 7th October 2024, Union Minister Jagat Prakash (JP) Nadda, from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW), announced significant enhancements to nutritional support for tuberculosis (TB) patients. These initiatives aim to improve the health and recovery of TB patients and their household contacts.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- The Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) has raised the monthly nutritional support from Rs. 500 per patient to Rs. 1,000 per patient throughout their treatment.
- The initiative will incur an additional cost of Rs. 1,040 crores, to be shared between the central and state governments at a ratio of 60:40.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) This will be introduced for all patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) below 18.5 kg/m² at the time of diagnosis. Under NPY, TB patients will receive a total nutritional support ranging from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 annually. Approximately 25 lakh TB patients will benefit from this, including 12 lakh individuals who are underweight.
(ii) To date, Rs. 3,202 crores have been disbursed to 1.13 crore beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under NPY.
(iii) India aims to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025, ahead of the global target of 2030 for sustainable development.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What has the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) increased recently the monthly nutrition support for TB patients to?

Correct Answer: Rs 1,000

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About Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW)

Minister : J. P. Nadda
Headquarters: New Delhi