Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram

All adolescents aged 10-19 years can avail services under RKSK. The programme is universal and does not have any restrictions based on income, caste, religion, or gender. Services are available to both in-school and out-of-school adolescents.

RKSK provides comprehensive health services including health screening and promotion, counseling on nutrition and health, reproductive and sexual health education, mental health support, substance abuse prevention, screening for communicable and non-communicable diseases, and referral services to higher health facilities when needed.

RKSK services are available through multiple channels including Adolescent Health Clinics (AHCs) established in public health facilities, school health programs in government and private schools, community health workers, ASHA workers, and Anganwadi centers. Adolescents can visit their nearest government health facility or school for services.

Yes, all services provided under RKSK including health screening, counseling, and basic investigations are completely free of cost for all adolescents. Higher level investigations and treatments follow standard health facility fee guidelines.

Out-of-school adolescents can access RKSK services through Adolescent Health Clinics at health facilities, community health worker visits, and special outreach programs organized in communities. The programme ensures that no adolescent is left behind regardless of school enrollment status.