NIKSHAY

Nikshay Poshan Yojana

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has announced the scheme for incentives for nutritional support to TB patients. This scheme will be called “Nikshay Poshan Yojana”.

केंद्रीय नकद

राज्य / केंद्र शासित प्रदेश: All India

मंत्रालय / नोडल: Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare

नोडल विभाग: Department of Health and Family Welfare

योजना किसके लिए: Individual

योजना प्रोफ़ाइल

योजना प्रारंभ तिथि: 2018-04-01

श्रेणियाँ: स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण

उप-श्रेणियाँ: वित्तीय सहायता

लक्षित लाभार्थी: All

टैग: Tuberculosis, Health, Financial Assistance

विवरण

The "Nikshay Poshan Yojana", launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, provides financial assistance of ₹1,000/- per month to each notified tuberculosis (TB) patient for nutritional support. All TB patients notified on or after 1st April 2018 and registered on the NIKSHAY portal are eligible. The scheme aims to improve treatment outcomes by addressing malnutrition and supporting patients throughout their treatment.

लाभ

- Financial Incentive: An amount of ₹1,000/- per month for each notified TB patient

Financial Incentive: An amount of ₹1,000/- per month for each notified TB patient.

पात्रता

All patients with tuberculosis (TB) who are notified to the government on or after April 1, 2018, including those who are already being treated for TB, are eligible for financial incentives.
To be eligible for the incentives, patients must be registered or notified on the NIKSHAY portal.

अपवर्जन

आवेदन प्रक्रिया

Online

Submission of Bank Account Details:

Step 1: Patient need to submit his/her Aadhaar-linked savings bank account to TB health provider.
Step 2: Supporting documents like a Aadhaar number, passbook, canceled cheque, or bank statement must be collected.
Step 3: If Patient don't have a bank account:

- Open a new account (e.g., via Jan Dhan Yojana/India Post Payments Bank).
- Alternatively, Patient may nominate a family member’s account with a written consent (standard format available in the manual).

Registration in Nikshay:

Step 1: Patient bank details will be entered by the TB health staff into the Nikshay system.
Step 2: Ensure Patient account is unique—no two beneficiaries can use the same bank account.
Step 3: Nikshay will automatically send the bank details to PFMS for validation.

Bank Account Validation via PFMS:

Once validated:

- A PFMS Beneficiary ID is assigned.
- Patient status in Nikshay changes to “Validated”.

If rejected:

- Patient will receive an SMS asking his/her to contact the health staff to correct the bank details.

स्पष्टीकरण

myScheme पर प्रकाशित योजना सूचना से अतिरिक्त बिंदु (कानूनी सलाह नहीं)।

Who is eligible to receive the DBT benefit under the Nikshay Poshan Yojana?: Any TB patient notified in the Nikshay portal on or after 1st April 2018, whether treated in the public or private sector, is eligible. Pediatric patients are also eligible.
What benefit will I receive under the scheme?: ₹1,000 under this scheme.
What documents are required to receive the benefit?: - A copy of your bank passbook, canceled cheque, or bank statement - Aadhaar card (if available, but not mandatory) - If using a family member’s bank account, a written consent form is required.
Can I receive the benefit if I don’t have a bank account?: Yes, but you must open a savings bank account, preferably Aadhaar-linked. Health workers can help you open an account under schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana.
How will I receive the payment?: Once your bank account is validated by PFMS (Public Financial Management System), the amount is directly credited to your account. You’ll also get an SMS confirmation.
How can I check if my bank details are validated?: Your health provider or treatment supporter can check the validation status in Nikshay. If your account is rejected, they will assist you in correcting it.
What happens if I move to another district during treatment?: Your benefits will be transferred to the new district. The current district TB unit will continue processing your payments based on your updated location in Nikshay.
Can I opt out of receiving the benefit?: Yes. If you do not wish to receive the DBT benefit, you must submit a written declaration. Your record in Nikshay will be marked as “Forego Benefits.”
What should I do if I haven’t received the payment?: - Contact your healthcare provider or treatment supporter - Call the national helpline: 1800-11-6666 - Check if your bank details are validated and benefit status is approved in Nikshay

आधिकारिक लिंक

संदर्भ

आवेदन करें

अभी आवेदन करें

Tuberculosis Health Financial Assistance

आधिकारिक आवेदन या कार्यक्रम पोर्टल नए टैब में खुलता है। संदेह हो तो मंत्रालय की साइट पर विवरण सत्यापित करें।

Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Residence Proof
Bank Account Details
Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

Check eligibility criteria
Collect required documents
Fill the application form
Submit the application online or at the relevant office
Track application status

यह पृष्ठ सार्वजनिक व आधिकारिक स्रोतों से योजना सूचना का सार प्रस्तुत करता है। यह कानूनी, वित्तीय या व्यावसायिक सलाह नहीं है; अधूरी या पुरानी हो सकती है; तथा सरकारी अधिसूचनाओं का स्थान नहीं लेती। आवेदन या निर्भरता से पहले पात्रता, लाभ व आवेदन चरण आधिकारिक पोर्टल या परिपत्र पर अवश्य सत्यापित करें।

हिन्दी चुनने पर साइट पर मेनू, बटन, फ़िल्टर और जहाँ उपलब्ध हो श्रेणी नाम हिन्दी में दिखाए जाते हैं। योजना का मुख्य पाठ (शीर्षक, विवरण, पात्रता, दस्तावेज़ आदि) स्रोत की भाषा में रहता है—अक्सर अंग्रेज़ी—जब तक आधिकारिक द्विभाषी या हिन्दी संस्करण उपलब्ध न हो।