Which of the following is a novel feature of RNTCP (Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme)-

Ans. is 'd' i.e., Involvement of NCOs Revised \\ ational Tuberculosis Control Programme o The Government of India, WHO and World Bank together reviewed the NTP in the year 1992. Based on the findings a revised strategy for NTP was evolved. The salient features of this strategy are : ? 1. Achievement of at least 85 percent cure rate of infectious cases through supervised Sho Course Chemotherapy involving peripheral health functionaries. 2. Augmentation of case finding activities through quality sputum microscopy to detect at least 70 percent estimated cases; and 3. Involvement of NGOs; Information, Education and communication and improved operational research