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Nikshay App and TB Aarogya Sathi: Which App Is for You

Written from official TB programme sources Updated 16 Oct 2026 3 min read

There are two different apps. The Ni-kshay app is for health staff who record TB patients. The TB Aarogya Sathi app is for everyone, and lets a patient see their own treatment and payments with their Ni-kshay ID.

हिंदी में सार

दो ऐप हैं। “नि-क्षय” ऐप स्वास्थ्य कर्मचारियों के लिए है। “टीबी आरोग्य साथी” ऐप आम लोगों और मरीज़ों के लिए है: इसमें टीबी की जानकारी, नज़दीकी स्वास्थ्य केंद्र, BMI जाँच और हेल्पलाइन है। मरीज़ अपनी नि-क्षय आईडी और OTP से लॉगिन करके इलाज की प्रगति और DBT भुगतान देख सकते हैं।

Ni-kshay appTB Aarogya Sathi app
ForHealth staff and programme usersCitizens, including TB patients
LoginStaff credentialsNo login for general use; patients log in with Ni-kshay ID and OTP
What it doesRecord and follow patients on the go; the Ni-kshay website is also mobile friendlyTB information, side effects, health facility search, BMI check, nutrition tips, helpline; for patients: adherence, treatment progress, DBT details
WhereGoogle Play StoreGoogle Play Store (QR code on the NTEP knowledge base)

How a patient uses TB Aarogya Sathi

  1. Install the official app

    Search for TB Aarogya Sathi on the Google Play Store and check that the publisher is the government TB programme. Avoid apps with similar names.

  2. Log in with your Ni-kshay ID

    Enter your Ni-kshay ID. An OTP is sent to the mobile number registered in your Ni-kshay record.

  3. See your progress

    Check adherence (doses recorded), treatment progress and DBT details, including payments made and due.

  4. Use the help features

    Find the nearest health facility, check your BMI, read about side effects, or call Ni-kshay Sampark on 1800-11-6666.

No OTP arriving?

The OTP goes to the mobile number in your Ni-kshay record. If you changed your number, ask your health facility to update it. Nobody from the programme will ask you to tell them the OTP.

Is there a Ni-kshay app for iPhone?

The official NTEP knowledge base mentions the Google Play Store for both apps. We could not confirm an official iPhone version. On an iPhone, staff can use the Ni-kshay website in the browser, which the programme says is mobile friendly.

Beware of fake calls and websites

  • Health staff never ask you to pay money to “release” a Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana payment.
  • Never share an OTP, ATM PIN or bank password with anyone, even if they say they are from the TB programme.
  • Give bank details only in person at your TB programme health facility, never on a call, WhatsApp or an unknown website.
  • If you were cheated, call the national cyber crime helpline 1930 or report at cybercrime.gov.in.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I download the Ni-kshay APK?

Install apps only from the official Google Play Store listing. APK files shared on WhatsApp or websites can contain malware.

Can I see my Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana payments in the app?

Yes. Logged-in patients can see DBT details in TB Aarogya Sathi, including payments made and those still due.

Is the TB Aarogya Sathi app free?

Yes, it is a free government app.

I do not have a smartphone. What can I do?

Ask your health facility or treatment supporter about your treatment and payments, or call the free helpline 1800-11-6666.

Medical review note. Written from official TB programme guidelines; last checked 16 October 2026. This is general information, not medical advice. For diagnosis and treatment, see a doctor at your nearest government health facility.