Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has called for focused efforts to make the state tuberculosis-free by the year 2025. During his recent address, he urged organizations like the Indian Red Cross Society and common citizens to adopt patients under the TB Mitra scheme. This initiative is part of a larger national movement to eliminate the disease five years ahead of the global target. The state government is currently monitoring the distribution of nutritional kits and financial aid to support those undergoing treatment.
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Welfare Schemes and Financial Support for TB Patients
The government provides several financial incentives to help patients manage their medical and dietary needs during recovery. These benefits are delivered through the Nikshay portal using direct benefit transfers to ensure they reach the intended recipients without delay.
| Benefit Type | Details of Assistance |
|---|---|
| Monthly Cash Support | 1,000 INR per month under Nikshay Poshan Yojana |
| Nutrition Kit | Food items worth 800 INR provided by Nikshay Mitras |
| Case Reporting | 500 INR incentive for referring suspected patients |
| Drug Resistant Cases | Financial support up to 5,000 INR for specialized care |
| Treatment Support | Honorarium for community supporters upon patient recovery |
Role of Officials and Community in TB Elimination
- Governor Arlekar emphasized that volunteers should spend at least 800 INR per patient to provide necessary nutritional kits.
- Health Minister Mangal Pandey stated that the state is committed to the National TB Elimination Programme and improving aid coverage.
- Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda highlighted a 21 percent decline in TB incidence across India between 2015 and 2024.
- More than 20,000 patients in Bihar are receiving support through the voluntary contributions of individual and corporate donors.
- The health department is organizing Nikshay Shivirs to promote early detection and ensure timely medical intervention for everyone.
