Health
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare · Launched 2013
A child health screening and early intervention programme that detects and treats defects, diseases, deficiencies and developmental delays in children.
Key benefit
Free screening and treatment, including referral and surgery support, for children with identified health conditions.
Eligibility criteria
- Children aged 0 to 6 years at anganwadi centres
- Children enrolled in government and government-aided schools up to 18 years
- Newborns screened at health facilities
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Documents required
- Mother and Child Protection card or school enrolment proof
- Aadhaar Card of the child (if available)
How to apply
- 1Children are screened at anganwadis, schools and health facilities by mobile health teams
- 2Identified cases are referred to a District Early Intervention Centre
- 3Further diagnosis and treatment are provided free of cost
Frequently asked questions
What does RBSK screen children for?
It screens for the four Ds — defects at birth, diseases, deficiencies and developmental delays including disability.