About this health scheme
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakaram (RBSK) is a national child health screening and early intervention programme under the National Health Mission (NHM) launched in 2013. RBSK covers ALL children from birth to 18 years — including newborns (0-6 weeks), Anganwadi children (6 weeks-6 years), and school children (6-18 years) — for FREE health screening across 4D categories: Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental delays including disabilities. 30 health conditions are screened including Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), club foot, cleft lip, cataracts, sickle cell disease, hearing impairment, vision defects, dental issues, anaemia, growth stunting, and more. Mobile Health Teams (MHTs) — 2 doctors/AYUSH practitioners, 4 ANMs/staff nurses — visit schools and Anganwadis. If a condition is detected, children are referred to District Early Intervention Centres (DEIC) for FREE treatment, including surgery if needed (funded by NHM). Over 10 crore children screened annually.
Coverage at a glance
| Scheme Name | Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakaram (RBSK) 2026 — FREE Health Screening & Treatment for Children 0-18 |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2013 |
| Benefit | FREE health screening of 30 conditions for all children 0-18 years + FREE treatment/surgery at DEICs |
| Category | Health |
| Last Verified | 9 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=3&sublinkid=1228 |
राष्ट्रीय बाल स्वास्थ्य कार्यक्रम (RBSK) — जन्म से 18 वर्ष तक के सभी बच्चों की 30 बीमारियों/दोषों के लिए मुफ्त स्वास्थ्य जांच। Mobile Health Teams स्कूल/आंगनबाड़ी आती हैं। DEIC में मुफ्त इलाज। 10 करोड़+ बच्चे annually screened।
0-18 वर्ष सभी बच्चों की 30 बीमारियों की मुफ्त जांच + DEIC में मुफ्त इलाज/सर्जरी
Medical benefits provided
FREE health screening of 30 conditions for all children 0-18 years + FREE treatment/surgery at DEICs
Who is covered
- ✓ALL children aged 0-18 years — no income, caste, or class restriction
- ✓Newborns (0-6 weeks): screened at birth or first ANM visit
- ✓Children 6 weeks to 6 years: screened at Anganwadi centres
- ✓School-going children 6-18 years: screened at government/government-aided schools
- ✓Children not in school can approach nearest DEIC or government hospital
Documents for enrolment
How to register
- 1No application is needed — Mobile Health Teams visit Anganwadi centres and schools to screen children directly.
- 2Newborns (0-6 weeks) are screened at birth or during the first ANM home visit, using birth certificate/MCH card.
- 3Children aged 6 weeks to 6 years are screened routinely at their Anganwadi centre.
- 4School children aged 6-18 years are screened during scheduled Mobile Health Team visits to their school.
- 5Children outside school or Anganwadi can be taken directly to the nearest DEIC or government hospital.
- 6If any of the 30 screened conditions are detected, the child is referred to a District Early Intervention Centre.
- 7Treatment, including surgery if required, is provided FREE at the DEIC, funded by the National Health Mission.
Official Government Portal
Use nhm.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗Apply on nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=3&sublinkid=1228