The approach of the study enables a more grounded assessment of how operational gaps such as delays in nutrition payments and incomplete coverage, translate into epidemiological impact. File (Image used for representational purpose only) | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma A new modelling study finds that fixing delays in cash transfers under Nikshay Poshan Yojana could significantly improve treatment success and reduce deaths among tuberculosis patients. Nikshay Poshan Yojana is a Central scheme, begun in 2018 that provides ₹1,000 per month to TB patients for nutritional support. As India moves toward its 2030 tuberculosis elimination target, a new study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Public Health, Delhi and BML Munjal University focuses attention on how the timing of nutrition support influences treatment outcomes using a detailed mathematical model rather than simply evaluating programme performance. Published – April 30, 2026 04:00 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Piramal Pharma Limited Announces Results for Q4 and Full-year FY26 Grand feast for grand wedding