Health is a State subject, but the Union Health Ministry extends technical and financial assistance to States and Union Territories through the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) under the National Health Mission (NHM).
The programme focuses on infrastructure strengthening, human resource development, screening, early diagnosis, referral, treatment, and health promotion for NCDs such as hypertension and diabetes, based on state needs and proposals.
As part of NP-NCD, 770 District NCD Clinics, 233 Cardiac Care Units, and 6,410 NCD Clinics at Community Health Centres have been established.
A population-based screening initiative targets individuals aged 30+ for common NCDs. From 20 February to 31 March 2025, a nationwide NCD Screening Campaign was held to achieve universal screening for hypertension and diabetes across Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) and other facilities.
Patients diagnosed under NP-NCD receive:
Free essential medicines for hypertension at all care levels — AAM, PHCs, CHCs, and DHs.
Standard Treatment Protocols for uniform care.
Monthly follow-ups via the NCD portal, with medication dispensing and referral mechanisms for specialized care.
Patient data (01 Jan – 30 Jun 2025):
Hypertension: 1,11,83,850 diagnosed & under treatment
Diabetes Mellitus: 64,11,051 diagnosed & under treatment
Counsellors at District NCD Clinics provide lifestyle and risk factor counselling, while Medical Officers and nurses reinforce health advice during visits.
At the community level, ASHAs use the Community-Based Assessment Checklist (CBAC) to assess risk in adults aged 30+, encourage screening, and raise awareness about early detection. CHOs, ANMs, and ASHAs counsel on healthy diet, physical activity, tobacco/alcohol cessation, and medication adherence.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening nationwide NCD control measures.