RBSK Child Health Screening — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakaram (RBSK) 2026 — FREE Health Screening & Treatment for Children 0-18 | nhm.gov.in |
| 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 | 16 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=3&sublinkid=1228 |
What is RBSK Child Health Screening?
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.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive FREE health screening of 30 conditions for all children 0-18 years + FREE treatment/surgery at DEICs. The scheme was launched in 2013 and is implemented by the Government of India.
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
Benefits of RBSK Child Health Screening
FREE health screening of 30 conditions for all children 0-18 years + FREE treatment/surgery at DEICs
Who is Eligible for RBSK Child Health Screening?
- ✓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
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Documents Required for RBSK Child Health Screening
How to Apply for RBSK Child Health Screening Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=3&sublinkid=1228
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on nhm.gov.in/index1.php?lang=1&level=3&sublinkid=1228Frequently Asked Questions — RBSK Child Health Screening
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Families listed in the SECC 2011 database, including rural families with deprived categories and urban workers in 11 occupational categories.
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Visit beneficiary.nha.gov.in, enter your mobile number, verify OTP, and download your Ayushman Bharat health card.
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NHM में क्या मुफ्त मिलता है?+
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