Patiala, Feb. 9 -- For the first time, Amritsar district has started a project to deliver cooked high-protein meals to tuberculosis (TB) patients under the national TB elimination programme to as many as 5,053 persons at their doorsteps twice a day.

Launched by the Amritsar administration, health minister Dr Balbir Singh said that the Punjab government now plans to replicate it across all the districts in the state.

Dr Balbir Singh said that nutritional support would play a vital role in the recovery process for TB patients.

"A well-balanced and nutrient-rich meal aids in the recovery of TB patients. This is a laudable initiative of the Amritsar district administration. We are planning to launch this in other districts as well. Some di...