Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TN¬KET)
- Under the scheme Tamil Nadu Kasanoi Erappila Thittam, meaning TB death-free project (TN-KET) the Tamil Nadu TB Cell with the help of volunteers provided food baskets containing a recommended portion of high protein food to approximately 38,235 patients across the State so far.
- The Tamil Nadu government has prioritised the nutritional status of patients diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and identified as severely ill and undernourished under the scheme.
About TN-KET
- Launch – April 2022
- It aims to reduce the mortality rate among people with tuberculosis.
- Differentiated TB Care’ is the important feature of the initiative which aims at assessing whether people with TB need ambulatory care or admission in a health facility to manage severe illness at the time of diagnosis.
Note
- Nikshay Poshan Yojna aims to support every Tuberculosis (TB) Patient by providing a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of Rs 500 per month for nutritional needs.
