Govt. Schemes

Nikshay Poshan Yojana

Objective of the Scheme

Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) is a Government of India initiative launched in 2018 under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) to provide nutritional support and financial assistance to Tuberculosis (TB) patients.

The scheme aims to improve TB notification, treatment adherence, and patient health outcomes by offering direct financial incentives to all TB patients notified on the NIKSHAY portal.

The scheme is a vital step towards India's goal of eliminating TB by ensuring timely treatment, tracking of patients, and support during the treatment period.

Benefits of the Scheme

  1. Financial Incentive: ₹500/- per month per notified TB patient
  2. Duration: For the entire anti-TB treatment period
  3. Mode of Payment: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the patient’s Aadhaar-linked bank account

Eligibility Criteria

  1. All TB patients notified on or after 1st April 2018 are eligible, including:
    • - New TB patients
    • - Existing TB patients already under treatment
  2. Patient must be registered and notified on the NIKSHAY portal (nikshay.in/)
  3. TB patients from both public and private sectors are eligible

Application Process- Online

    Steps for Registration and Notification:
  1. Visit the NIKSHAY portal at nikshay.in
  2. Click on “Register”
  3. Provide the following details:
    • - Name, email, and phone number
    • - Healthcare facility information (name and address)
    • - Create a password
  4. Verify your account via the email link received
  5. Log in to the portal after verification
    Steps to Notify a TB Case:
  1. After logging in, click “Notify TB Case”
  2. Enter the patient's:
    • Name, date of birth, and address
    • TB diagnosis details (type of TB, date of diagnosis)
    • Treatment details (start date, type of treatment)
  3. Submit the details
  4. Once verified by authorities, incentive payments will be processed

    5. Note: All TB cases must be notified via the NIKSHAY portal to qualify for the incentive.

Documents Requirements:

  1. Patient’s Aadhaar Details
  2. Patient’s Medical Report
  3. Treatment Details
  4. Healthcare Provider’s Details
    • - Name and address of the facility
    • - Registration certificate of the healthcare facility

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the NIKSHAY - TB Notification incentive for Private Sector?
    Answer:     A government incentive for notifying TB patients and providing nutritional support of ₹500/month.
  2. Who is eligible for the scheme?
    Answer:     All TB patients notified on or after April 1, 2018, and registered on the NIKSHAY portal.
  3. What are the scheme’s benefits?
    Answer:     ₹500 per month for the duration of TB treatment, paid through DBT.
  4. How is the amount given?
    Answer:     Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the patient’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
  5. How to register on the NIKSHAY portal?
    Answer:     Visit nikshay.in, fill registration form, verify email, and log in.
  6. How to notify a TB case?
    Answer:     Log in to nikshay.in, click “Notify TB Case”, fill patient details, and submit.
  7. What documents are required?
    Answer:     Aadhaar, medical report, treatment details, healthcare provider’s details and registration proof.
  8. How long does it take to process the payment?
    Answer:     Once verified, payments are processed based on treatment progress, generally on a monthly basis.

Sources & References

  • - Official Portal: https://nikshay.in
  • - Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
  • - Guidelines from National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP)