Who among the following sportspersons is designated as the brand ambassador for Nikshay Mitra, an initiative under Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of GOI in November 2022?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Deepa Malik.
· In November 2022, Deepa Malik, a renowned Indian Paralympian and motivational speaker, was designated as the brand ambassador for Nikshay Mitra under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
· This initiative, led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aims to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) from India by 2025.
Key Details:
· Nikshay Mitra Initiative:
· A component of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
· Encourages individuals, organizations, and institutions to adopt TB patients and support them with nutritional, diagnostic, and treatment needs.
· TB-Free India Mission:
· India has set an ambitious target to eliminate TB by 2025, five years ahead of the global target.
· Initiatives like Nikshay Mitra play a critical role in achieving this goal.
Explanation of Other Options:
· Mary Kom: A celebrated boxer, but not associated with this initiative.
· Abhinav Bindra: An Olympic gold medalist in shooting, not linked to Nikshay Mitra.
· Pullela Gopichand: A badminton coach, also not related to this program.