Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) — National Programme for Adolescent Health

iAbout This Scheme

RKSK is the National Programme for Adolescent Health targeting 253 million adolescents (10-19 years) in India. It addresses adolescent health needs through Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs), peer educators, and community-level interventions covering nutrition, mental health, sexual/reproductive health, and substance use prevention.

🎁Key Benefits

• Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs) at PHCs/CHCs (one day/week)
• Free iron and folic acid supplementation (weekly IFA)
• Menstrual hygiene promotion and sanitary napkin distribution
• Counselling for nutrition, mental health, SBCPCS, and substance abuse
• Peer educator (Saathi) network for school and community outreach

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  All adolescents aged 10-19 years
• 2
  Both in-school and out-of-school adolescents covered

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions