Nikshay Mitra: A Remarkable Initiative in Efforts Against Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis continues to haunt the fragile healthcare systems in the developing world. It is a disease that is not only limited to the illness due to the bacterial infection but is associated with a number of other impacts, like social and psychological ones. Eliminating tuberculosis is an arduous task and requires a number of initiatives that were taken by the national governments and collaborating partners. One such remarkable development is the introduction of 'Nikshay Mitra'. It is an initiative where the donors are encouraged to support the tuberculosis patients by providing nutritional, additional diagnostic, and vocational support. Even after nearly two years of introduction, there is a paucity of data, especially from large-scale studies from across India. This editorial sheds light on this initiative.