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Time of India
23-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Liromoba MLA adopts TB patients, pitches for TB-Free India
Itanagar: Liromoba MLA Pesi Jilen has adopted four TB patients from West Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh under the Ni-Kshay Mitra initiative, part of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. Speaking at an event held on Saturday at Aalo Zonal Hospital, the MLA encouraged TB patients not to lose hope, emphasising that the disease is curable with proper medication, care, and nutrition. He appealed to all to actively contribute to creating a TB-free India, saying collective effort can bring strength and hope to those battling the illness. He also urged everyone to work together to turn the slogan "TB Haarega, Desh Jeetega" into reality. The MLA also distributed food baskets to seven TB patients. West Siang district medical officer Dr Linya Lollen, Aalo additional deputy commissioner Mabi Taipodia Jini, and district TB officer Dr Nyade Padu Bagra were also present.
News18
12-06-2025
- Health
- News18
Barmer Collector Tina Dabi Visits TB Patient's Home, Delivers Nutrition Kit, Assures Support
Last Updated: Barmer TB Officer Dr. Arvind Kumar Bhatt said 1,200 patients are on treatment, and nutrition kits are being provided to them under the Nikshay Poshan Kit scheme In a commendable act of empathy and leadership, Barmer District Collector Tina Dabi has set an example by directly assisting a TB patient. Under the 'Ni-Kshay Mitra' scheme, she handed over a nutrition kit to Motilal, a TB patient from Indira Colony, and assured him of the district administration's full support. This initiative falls under the Prime Minister's TB Free India Campaign, aiming to provide relief to TB patients. In an effort spearheaded by the District Collector, other district-level officers, including the District Superintendent of Police, have also become Ni-Kshay Mitras, supporting a total of 69 TB patients in Barmer district. On Wednesday, Dabi visited Motilal at his residence, providing him with the Nikshay Nutrition Kit and encouraging him to complete his treatment, promising all possible assistance. According to Dr. Arvind Kumar Bhatt, Barmer's Tuberculosis Officer, 1,200 patients are currently undergoing TB treatment in the district. The Nikshay Poshan Kit scheme involves the distribution of nutrition kits to these patients. Additionally, the Government of India provides a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000 to TB patients' accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). As of 2025, a total of Rs 50 lakh has been paid out to patients via this scheme. The nutrition kit, designed on the instructions of the District Collector, is nutrient-rich and includes 5 kg of millet, 1 kg of peanut seeds, 1 kg of moong dal, 1 kg of black gram, 1 kg of soybean gatta, 1 kg of soybean seeds, and 1 kg of soybean oil. The estimated cost of each kit is Rs 800. First Published: June 12, 2025, 19:29 IST
