Q. Nikshay Poshan Yojana which is seen in news recently, the scheme is related to which of the following?

[A] The government provides cash incentives for prematurely born children to improve their and mother’s health.

[B] .The government provides cash incentives to every TB patient seeking treatment to support their nutritional needs.

[C] The cash incentives given to people such as manual scavengers, road side vendors to improve their health needs.

[D] The cash incentives given to Pregnant women and Lactating mother for improving their health.

Answer: B
Notes:

About Nikshay Poshan Yojana

Launched in: 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Under the scheme, every TB patient in India, seeking treatment in both government and private sector hospitals is eligible for a direct benefit transfer(DBT) of Rs 500 per month to support their nutritional needs.

Source: ForumIAS

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