About this health scheme
PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is India's mission to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) by 2025 (revised to 2027). Under this, the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) provides ₹500/month direct cash support to all TB patients registered on the Ni-kshay portal for nutritional needs during their treatment. Additionally, Ni-kshay Mitra initiative allows individuals, organisations, and corporates to 'adopt' TB patients and provide nutrition support beyond government amount. NTEP (National TB Elimination Programme) provides free TB diagnosis and free medicines (Anti-TB drugs) at all government health facilities. TB patients also get free chest X-ray and CBNAAT/TrueNat molecular test. Social security benefit: DBT of ₹500/month throughout treatment duration (6 months to 2 years depending on TB type). 25 lakh+ TB patients registered on Ni-kshay. India aims to eliminate TB by 2027 (5 years ahead of global 2030 target).
Coverage at a glance
| Scheme Name | PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 2026 — ₹500/Month Nutrition Support for TB Patients (Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana) |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Benefit | ₹500/month nutritional cash support (DBT) + FREE TB medicines + FREE diagnosis (X-ray, CBNAAT) throughout treatment |
| Category | Health |
| Last Verified | 8 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nikshay.in |
PM TB मुक्त भारत अभियान — TB मरीजों को ₹500/माह पोषण सहायता (Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana) + मुफ्त दवाइयां + मुफ्त जांच। nikshay.in पर पंजीकरण। Ni-kshay Mitra — व्यक्ति/संस्था TB मरीजों को 'गोद' लेकर अतिरिक्त सहायता कर सकते हैं।
₹500/माह पोषण सहायता + मुफ्त TB दवाइयां + मुफ्त जांच — उपचार की पूरी अवधि
Medical benefits provided
₹500/month nutritional cash support (DBT) + FREE TB medicines + FREE diagnosis (X-ray, CBNAAT) throughout treatment
Who is covered
- ✓Any TB patient diagnosed and registered on Ni-kshay portal
- ✓All TB types covered: Pulmonary TB, Extra-Pulmonary TB, Drug-Resistant TB (MDR/XDR)
- ✓No income limit — all TB patients regardless of BPL/non-BPL
- ✓Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT
- ✓Must be registered at DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short course) centre
Documents for enrolment
How to register
- 1Get tested for TB via sputum/culture/CBNAAT — free at any government health facility.
- 2Register for treatment at your nearest DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Short course) centre.
- 3The centre enters your details on the Ni-kshay portal (nikshay.in) with your Aadhaar and contact number.
- 4Link an Aadhaar-linked bank account for the ₹500/month Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana nutrition support.
- 5Receive free Anti-TB medicines, chest X-ray and CBNAAT/TrueNat testing through the treatment course.
- 6₹500/month is credited via DBT for the full treatment duration (6 months to 2 years).
- 7You may also be 'adopted' by an individual, NGO or corporate under Ni-kshay Mitra for extra nutrition support.
Official Government Portal
The single official window for this scheme is nikshay.in. Filing is free, so steer clear of touts promising guaranteed selection.
🔗Apply on nikshay.in