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How to Notify TB Case for Ni-kshay Benefits 2026

TB Notification at Ni-kshay - free treatment + ₹500/month support for patients.

📁 Healthcare ⏱️ 15-30 mins 💰 Free

About This Guide

National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) - all TB cases must be notified at Ni-kshay portal (nikshay.in). Patient gets: FREE diagnosis (sputum, X-ray, CB-NAAT, Truenat), FREE anti-TB drugs (DOTS), Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana ₹500/month nutritional support. Both doctors + patients can register.

Eligibility Criteria

TB patient (suspected/confirmed)
Indian citizen
Aadhaar mandatory
Not in active treatment elsewhere (avoid duplicates)
Bank account (Aadhaar-seeded for ₹500 DBT)

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar
TB diagnosis report (sputum/X-ray/CB-NAAT)
Mobile registered
Bank account
Doctor registration (if doctor reporting)
Patient consent

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Get TB Test

Free at govt hospital/PHC. Suspected TB symptoms.

Diagnosis Confirmed

Sputum smear / Truenat / CB-NAAT positive.

Doctor Notifies

Govt or private doctor on nikshay.in.

Or Patient Self-Register

patientportal.nikshay.in.

Aadhaar Verify

OTP-based.

Patient Profile

Personal, contact, diagnosis, drug regimen.

Ni-kshay ID Generated

Unique. Used throughout treatment.

Free Drugs

Govt PHC/CHC distributes monthly.

DOTS Treatment

Daily/alternate-day. 6 months drug-sensitive, 18-24 months drug-resistant.

Ni-kshay Poshan ₹500

Auto-DBT monthly during treatment.

Follow-up Tests

2nd, 5th, 6th month sputum tests.

Cure Status

Recorded at end.

Key Benefits

Free comprehensive TB treatment
Free CB-NAAT/Truenat diagnosis
Free anti-TB drugs
₹500/month nutritional
Ni-kshay Mitra (community support)
Drug-resistant covered
India TB-free 2025 mission
Confidentiality
Monitoring + adherence support

What Happens After Application?

Treatment begins immediately. ₹500 monthly DBT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Private hospital TB?

Notify on Ni-kshay - even private treatment. Patient still gets ₹500 monthly. Drugs free if shifted to govt.