New Initiatives under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana
On 7th October, 2024, in alignment with its commitment to accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to TB elimination, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, announced increase in nutrition support under Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY).
Key Points
- Nutrition Support: Now the nutrition support under Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) has been increased from existing Rs. 500 per month/patient to Rs. 1,000/month/patient for entire duration of the treatment.
- Energy Dense Nutrition Supplementation: The ministry also decided to introduce energy dense nutrition supplementation for all patients with BMI<18.5 and to permit expansion of scope & coverage of Ni-Kshay Mitra ....
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