National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP)

Central GovtCategory: HealthcareMinistry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Provides free TB diagnosis and treatment plus Rs. 500/month nutritional support (Nikshay Poshan Yojana) to TB patients during treatment.

Eligibility criteria

  • TB patients of any age

How to apply

Application mode: offline

  1. Get diagnosed at any government health facility — Free TB testing
  2. Notification on Nikshay portal triggers benefits — Rs. 500/month credited during treatment

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Bank Account Passbook — Active bank account in applicant's name (First page)

Official source: https://tbcindia.gov.in/#national-tb-elimination

Last verified: 23 June 2026

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