Besides Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, the TB programme offers free tests and medicines, extra food for underweight patients, Ni-kshay Mitra food baskets, transport support in tribal areas and help for families. This page brings them together.
हिंदी में सार
टीबी मरीज़ों के लिए योजनाएँ: मुफ़्त जाँच और दवा, नि-क्षय पोषण योजना (Rs 1,000 हर महीने), कम वज़न वालों को पहले दो महीने अतिरिक्त पोषण, नि-क्षय मित्र से फ़ूड बास्केट, आदिवासी क्षेत्र में एक बार Rs 750 यात्रा सहायता, और परिवार के लिए जाँच व बचाव का इलाज।
Every support, with the official basis as of October 2026
| Support | Who | What |
|---|---|---|
| Free TB tests and treatment | Everyone | Free at government health facilities; free medicines for notified patients of private doctors too |
| Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana | All notified patients on treatment | Rs 1,000 per month of treatment, by DBT |
| Energy Dense Nutritional Supplementation | Patients with BMI below 18.5 at diagnosis | Extra food support for the first two months |
| Ni-kshay Mitra support | Patients who consent, and household contacts | Monthly food baskets; sometimes extra tests or vocational help |
| Tribal area transport support | Patients under TB Units flagged as tribal | Rs 750 once, at notification (DBT manual 2020) |
| TB preventive treatment | Household contacts and other high-risk groups | Check-up and preventive medicines |
For health workers and private providers
The programme also pays incentives to private providers for notification (Rs 500) and outcome declaration (Rs 500), and to informants who refer a person in whom TB is confirmed (Rs 500), as listed on the NTEP knowledge base. See TB notification.
The 2020 DBT manual described an honorarium for treatment supporters. The current NTEP knowledge base page shows that line struck out, so we could not confirm it is still paid. Ask your TB Unit.
State schemes
Some states add their own support for TB patients. These change often, so ask your District TB Officer what applies where you live. This guide lists only national support we could verify.
Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana estimatorSee the expected monthly support and total for your treatment length, with the checklist for getting paid.
Estimate my supportFrequently asked questions
What is the government scheme for TB patients?
The main one is Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, which pays Rs 1,000 a month during treatment, alongside free tests and medicines.
Do TB patients get monthly money?
Yes. Notified patients on treatment get Rs 1,000 per month of treatment through Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana, paid in instalments.
Is there support for children with TB?
Children with TB are covered by the same programme support. For a child, the payment goes to a parent’s or guardian’s account.
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.