A Ni-kshay Mitra is a person or organisation that supports people with TB, usually with monthly food, for at least six months. It is part of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, launched on 9 September 2022.
हिंदी में सार
नि-क्षय मित्र वह व्यक्ति या संस्था है जो टीबी मरीज़ों की मदद करती है, जैसे हर महीने पोषण की टोकरी (फ़ूड बास्केट)। कम से कम छह महीने के लिए जुड़ना होता है। मदद केवल उन्हीं मरीज़ों को मिलती है जो सहमति देते हैं। अक्टूबर 2024 से यह मदद मरीज़ के घर के सदस्यों तक भी बढ़ाई गई है।
Who can become a Ni-kshay Mitra
The official guidance booklet lists co-operative societies, corporates, elected representatives, individuals, institutions, NGOs, political parties and partners. Individuals can choose a single health facility. Other Mitras choose a whole block, urban ward, district or state.
Kinds of support
- Nutrition supportmonthly food baskets, the most common choice
- Additional investigationsextra tests for diagnosed patients
- Vocational supporthelp with skills and work
- Nutritional supplementsas additional support
How to register
Go to the community support portal
The guidance booklet gives the self-registration address as communitysupport.nikshay.in (the Ni-kshay 2.0 portal). Type it yourself.
Choose the area
A health facility for individuals, or a block, ward, district or state for organisations.
Choose support type and duration
Six months, one year, two years or three years.
Receive the list of consenting patients
The booklet says the list of consenting patients is shared with Mitras on the 23rd of every month.
Deliver support regularly
Work with the TB Unit to deliver food baskets or other help on time each month.
Consent and privacy
Health staff explain the support to each patient in person. Patients are free to enrol or not, and saying no does not affect their treatment. Consent is given by signature, thumb impression or an OTP to the registered mobile, and is recorded on Ni-kshay. Mitras must not use beneficiary data for any other purpose or share it with anyone.
Do
- Deliver on time every month; patients plan around it.
- Respect privacy: no photos or social media posts that identify patients without clear consent.
- Ask the TB Unit for the recommended food basket for your region.
Do not
- Do not visit patients in ways that reveal their TB status to neighbours.
- Do not use patient lists for marketing, politics or anything else.
- Do not stop support suddenly; tell the TB Unit in advance.
What changed in 2024
On 7 October 2024 the Health Ministry announced that the Ni-kshay Mitra initiative would be extended to household contacts of TB patients, who will also receive food baskets to improve their nutrition. Read more on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
TB diet chart makerMake a weekly protein-rich meal plan in your food style and budget, in English or Hindi, as PDF or Word.
Make my diet chartFrequently asked questions
Do Ni-kshay Mitras give money to patients?
The support is in kind, mainly food baskets, extra tests or vocational help. The monthly cash support comes separately from Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana.
How do I contact my Ni-kshay Mitra as a patient?
Ask your health facility or TB Unit. They coordinate the support and your consent.
Can an individual become a Ni-kshay Mitra?
Yes. Individuals can register and choose a health facility to support.
Is there a Ni-kshay Mitra certificate?
Some campaigns give certificates of appreciation. Check the community support portal or your district TB office.
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.