NCD Portal India: Services and Registration Process
The NCD Portal (https://ncdportal.nhp.gov.in/) is the Government of India's digital platform for managing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Developed under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS), this portal streamlines patient registration, screening, and treatment workflows across public health facilities.
What is the NCD Portal?
The web-based platform enables:
- Patient registration with unique ID generation
- Disease screening for diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and CVD
- Treatment tracking across government healthcare facilities
- Real-time reporting for health administrators
- Referral management between primary and tertiary care centers
Key Services Available
1. Population Screening
- Free NCD screening at Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers
- Target: Adults above 30 years
- Tests include blood pressure measurement, blood glucose testing, and basic physical examinations
2. Patient Registration
- Mandatory for accessing government NCD treatment schemes
- Generates permanent health record linked to ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account)
- Required for medication dispensing under NPCDCS
3. Treatment Management
- Digital prescription records
- Drug stock management
- Follow-up schedule tracking
- Complication monitoring
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizens aged 30+ (screening)
- Patients diagnosed with:
- Hypertension (BP ≥140/90 mmHg)
- Diabetes (Fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL)
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Stroke survivors
- Common cancers (oral, breast, cervical)
Registration Process
- Visit Health Facility: Approach nearest NCD clinic or HWCs
- Basic Screening: Get tested for vital parameters
- Document Submission:
- Aadhaar card
- Mobile number
- Existing medical reports (if any)
- Digital Enrollment: Health worker creates profile on NCD portal
- Health ID Issuance: Receive unique NCD registration number
Portal Features for Patients
- Access Health Records: View test results and prescriptions online
- Appointment Scheduling: Book follow-up consultations
- Medicine Tracking: Check drug availability at PHCs
- Awareness Resources: Access NCD prevention materials
State-Wide Implementation
The portal currently operates in:
- All 36 states/UTs
- 730+ districts
- 25,000+ public health facilities
Data Security
- Information stored in secure cloud servers
- ABHA-based authentication
- Role-based access for health workers
- Compliance with National Digital Health Mission protocols
Contact for Support
- Toll-free helpline: 104 (Health Ministry)
- Email: [email protected]
- Portal technical support: [email protected]
Future Developments
- Integration with eSanjeevani telemedicine platform
- Mobile app for patient self-management
- Automated screening reminders via SMS
- Pharmacy integration for prescription fulfillment
Source: National Health Portal, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Last updated: August 2023
