NIKSHAY TB Notification Incentive Scheme: Financial Support for TB Patients in India

The NIKSHAY – TB Notification incentive for Private Sector scheme is a Government of India initiative to incentivize private sector healthcare providers for notifying tuberculosis (TB) cases to the government. The scheme was launched in 2018 and is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

All notified TB patients are beneficiaries of the scheme. All TB patients notified on or after 1st April 2018 including all existing TB patients under treatment are eligible to receive incentives. The patient must be registered\notified on the NIKSHAY portal.

The NIKSHAY scheme is an important step towards improving TB notification rates in India. TB notification is critical for TB control and prevention efforts. It helps to ensure that TB patients are identified and treated promptly, and that their contacts are traced and screened for TB.

Benefits

₹500 per month for the duration of anti-TB treatment.
Cashless direct benefit transfer (DBT) to the patient’s bank account.
Encourages early TB diagnosis and proper treatment adherence.
Ensures private healthcare sector participation in TB case notification.

Eligibility

All TB patients notified on or after April 1, 2018.
Patients already under treatment before scheme launch can also receive incentives.
Mandatory registration on the Nikshay portal.
Patients undergoing anti-TB treatment (ATT) under the government program.

Application Process

Online Register on the Nikshay Portal

Visit the official Nikshay portal.
Click “Register” and enter personal details (name, email, phone number).
Provide healthcare facility details (hospital name and address).
Create a password and verify your email.
Log in to the Nikshay portal to start notifying TB cases.

Notify a TB Case

Click “Notify TB Case”.
Enter the patient’s details (name, date of birth, address).
Provide TB diagnosis details (type of TB, date of diagnosis).
Enter treatment details (start date, type of treatment).
Click “Submit” for government verification.

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card
Medical report confirming TB diagnosis
Treatment details from the registered healthcare provider
Healthcare provider’s registration certificate (for private hospitals/clinics)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nikshay Poshan Yojana?
A government scheme providing ₹500 per month to TB patients for nutritional support.
Who is eligible for the scheme?
All TB patients notified on or after April 1, 2018, and registered on the Nikshay portal.
How is the financial assistance given?
The amount is transferred directly to the patient’s bank account via DBT.
How do I register on the Nikshay portal?
Visit the Nikshay portal, fill in the details, verify your email, and log in.
How do I notify a TB case through the portal?
Click “Notify TB Case”, enter patient and treatment details, and submit for verification.
What documents are required?
Aadhaar card, TB medical report, treatment details, and healthcare provider’s registration certificate.
How long does it take for the payment to be processed?
Once verified, payments are transferred directly to the patient’s bank account.