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Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana is a nutrition-support initiative launched by the Government of India for TB patients under treatment. The key update is that patients will receive ₹1,000 per month as support instead of ₹500. This increased amount will be provided from November 1, 2024 onwards. Patients receive this amount as DBT for the course of their TB treatment.
How Much Financial Support Is Provided Under Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana?
Eligible TB patients, once notified, are provided with ₹1,000 monthly from the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana for their nutritional needs.
The benefit is designed to meet additional nutritional requirements during treatment. The course of TB treatment is at least 6 months for most patients, but may be longer or shorter depending on the individual case.
Assuming patients receive support for 6 months, they will receive ₹6,000 in assistance subject to the treatment course/payment period.
Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| Programme | National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) |
| Financial Support | ₹1,000 per month |
| Payment Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
| Coverage | Notified TB patients |
| Purpose | Nutritional support during TB treatment |
| Current Rate | Effective from November 1, 2024 |
The government has stated that the enhanced ₹1,000 monthly assistance applies to TB patients for the entire duration of treatment.
Who Is Eligible?
The scheme is available to notified TB patients undergoing treatment under the national TB programme. According to government information, this includes patients with drug-sensitive TB, drug-resistant TB, or with TB notified at both public facilities and private healthcare providers.
As long as the TB case has been notified correctly in the Ni- kshay system, patients are eligible to receive benefits under the initiative.
How to Apply for Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana?
As with many government benefits, patients don’t need to fill an application form to receive monthly nutrition support.
Step-by-step process:
- You’ll need to be diagnosed with TB at a government or private clinic and start your treatment.
- Make sure that the health provider notifies the patient’s TB case on Ni- kshay.
- Provide bank account information/debit numbers and other information requested by the treating health authorities.
- Allow the eligible benefit to be processed using the government’ DBT system.
- Receive the benefit in your bank account as per applicable payment process.
Contact the treating facility or Ni- kshay Sampark TB Helpline: 1800-11-6666 if you’re unsure about your registration/payment status.
What Are the Benefits?
TB patients receive ₹1,000 per month for as long as they are receiving TB treatment. The government recently increased nutritional support from ₹500 per month to ₹1,000. ₹1,000 is provided to the patient through DBT.
This monthly support is especially helpful because proper nutrition can play a crucial role in helping patients complete a long treatment regimen. The DBT benefit is in addition to other benefits patients could be eligible for under various TB initiatives.
Some of these initiatives include community-focused support under the Ni-kshay Mitra initiative. Launched in select areas, Ni-kshay Mitra connects TB patients with people in their communities who can provide assistance such as food baskets as part of nutritional support.
Important Point for TB Patients
While on treatment, patients should continue taking their prescribed medications as usual. The ₹1,000 provided monthly is nutritional support, not medication.
If you haven’t received the benefit, check with your doctor or treatment provider to make sure your TB case is notified on Ni-kshay and your bank information is updated on the patient program.
Frequently Asked Question
Q. What is the financial benefit provided for TB patients under Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana?
Ans. Notified TB patients can receive ₹1,000 per month as DBT. Patients will receive this benefit for the relevant timeframe they are in TB treatment. The benefit amount has been enhanced from ₹500 to ₹1,000 from November 1, 2024 onwards.
Information updated for 2026. Scheme provisions and payment procedures may change according to government guidelines.