Lok Sabha Question No. 1892 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-12
Subject: Eradication of TB
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Sudhakar Tukaram Shrangre, Devji Mansingram Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1892 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH FEBRUARY, 2021

## ERADICATION OF TB

## 1892. SHRI SUDHAKAR TUKARA M SHRANGARE: SHRI DEVJI M. PATEL :

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WE LFARE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government proposes to implement National Strategic Plan (NSP) 2017 - 25 for eradication of TB, if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the time by which the said plan is likely to be started;
- (c) the extent to which the funds earmarked for implementation of NSP (2017 - 25) are to be used forsocial welfare assistance scheme;
- (d) the details of the schemes associated with new and ongoing schemes intended for eradication of TB in thecountry; and
- (e) the mechanism in place to ensure inter - ministerial coordination for integration of TB related programmes and related social welfare schemes?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)

- (a)  &  (b)  :    The  National  Strategic  Plan  (2017 -25)  was  approved  by  Hon'ble  Minister  for Health and Family Welfare on 8th May 2017 and is being implemented in the entire countr with the goal of Ending TB by 2025.
- (c): Under the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Tuberculosis (2017 - 2025),  20%,  22%  and 24% of the funds have been earmarked for social welfare assistance in years 2017 - 18, 2018 - 19 and 2019 - 20 respectively.

|                           | 2017- 18   | 2018- 19   | 2019- 20   |
|---------------------------|------------|------------|------------|
| Amount (In crores)        | 612.60     | 907.53     | 1223.94    |
| As % of total budget      | 20%        | 22%        | 24%        |
| Total NSP proposed budget | 3135.61    | 4115.64    | 5075.95    |

(d):  The following ongoing schemes are being implemented under the National TB Eliminat Programme:

- Support  of  750  rupees  is  being  provided  to  all  TB  patients  in  tribal  notified blocks towards travel support
- Treatment Supporters' honorarium are provided to Community treatment Supporters who support  patients  during  the  treatment,  leading  to  a  successful  outcome  @Rs.1000 Drug  Sensitive  TB  ,  Rs  2000    for  completion  of  Intensive  P hase  and  Rs.3000  on completion of Continuation Phase of treatment for Drug Resistant TB.

Following new schemes are also being implemented:

- Nikshay Poshan Yojana is being implemented from 01st April 2018, wherein 500 rupees per  month  is  being  provided  to  Al l  TB  patients  towards  nutritional  support  for  the duration of their treatment.
- Incentives  for  Private  sector  Providers  (Private  Practitioners,  Hospital,  Labora Chemist)  who  notify  TB  patient  on  Nikshay  are  provided  Rs.500  on  notification  a another Rs.500 for updating the patient's treatment outcome.

(e):  The  Ministry  has  established  an  Inter -Ministerial  Coordination  committee  under  the chairpersonship of Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) with representation from 18 Minis including Ministr y of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Labor & Employment, etc. for smooth linkage between the TB programme and various ministries.