NIKSHAY MITR-ONE: A novel sustainable Nikshay Mitra initiative at rural health & training centre level in medical colleges.

BACKGROUND

The Nikshay Mitra scheme engages community donors to provide nutritional support to tuberculosis (TB) patients. Sustaining donor motivation for long-term contributions remains a significant challenge.

METHODS

At the Rural Health & Training Centre, AIIMS Deoghar, we piloted NIKSHAY MITR-ONE, a rotational model that integrates MBBS interns posted in monthly rotations. Interns contributed in-kind nutritional kits under faculty supervision.

RESULTS

The model ensured consistent nutritional support for patients, while enhancing interns' competencies in TB management, patient counselling, and complication prevention.

CONCLUSION

NIKSHAY MITR-ONE addresses donor attrition, ensures continuity of patient support, and uniquely integrates medical education with public health service delivery.