Consider the following statements regarding the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY):
1. It was launched in 2018 as a centrally sponsored scheme under the National
Health Mission.
2. The scheme provides nutritional support to all notified tuberculosis patients,
including those in private sector care.
3. Beneficiaries receive financial incentives through Direct Benefit Transfer only.
4. The monthly support amount has remained constant since the scheme's
inception.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct; NPY was launched in April 2018 under the National Health Mission.
Statement 2 is correct; the scheme covers all notified TB patients, including those in private sector care.
Statement 3 is incorrect; while DBT is preferred, benefits can also be provided in-kind.
Statement 4 is incorrect; the monthly support amount was recently doubled from ₹500 to ₹1000.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct; NPY was launched in April 2018 under the National Health Mission.
Statement 2 is correct; the scheme covers all notified TB patients, including those in private sector care.
Statement 3 is incorrect; while DBT is preferred, benefits can also be provided in-kind.
Statement 4 is incorrect; the monthly support amount was recently doubled from ₹500 to ₹1000.