RKSK is a health programme launch under RMNCH A by National health mission for main focussing on the adolescent health. It's main objective are 1. Improve nutrition 2. Improve reproductive and sexual health 3.violence free living 4. Enhance mental health 5. prevent substance misuse 6. Address NCDs The strategy to achieve this objective are 1. Intervention Individual based and community based 2. Convergence with other health department. 3. Change in communication skills.

1. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE
PT. JNM MEDICAL COLLEGE, RAIPUR
Presented By:
Akanksha Patra
Akash Taram
Akhilesh Ku. Dhruw
Akhilesh Yadav
Aman Ku. Gupta
RASHTRIYA KISHOR SWASTHYA KARYAKRAM
Guided By:
Dr. Nirmal Verma Sir
HOD, Department Of Community Medicine
Mentor:
Dr. Kamlesh Jain Sir
Prof., Department Of Community Medicine

3. INTRODUCTION
Rashtriya Kishor swasthya karyakram(RKSK) was launched on 7th
Jan. 2014 by MoHFW, for the adolescent boys and girls of age 10-
19 years.
To address their Reproductive Health, Substance Abuse and
Nutritional Issue.
It’s fundamental principles are Equity & Inclusion, Adolescent
Leadership and Participation.
RKSK focuses on addressing the health issue of 243 million
adolescents through intervention that are community based.

4. VISION
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram envisages ensuring the
following:
To enable all adolescents to become more equipped with making
responsible and informed life choices.
Receiving services and support is essential for adolescents to maintain
health and well-being.

5. Comprehending the challenges related to their health and development.
Confirming an effective transition to adulthood.
Considering the multi-dimensional health requirements and concerns of
adolescents at different stages.

6. OBJECTIVES

7. 1. Improve Nutrition
Reduce the prevalence of malnutrition among
adolescent girls and boys
Reduce the prevalence of Iron-deficiency Anemia
among adolescent girls and boys

8. 2. Improve Sexual & Reproductive Health
Improve knowledge, attitude and behaviour in
relation to sexual reproductive health
Reduce teenage pregnancies
Prevent STDs

9. 3. Enhance
Mental Health

10. 4.Prevent Injury and Violence
Encourage favourable behaviour to prevent violent tendencies

11. 5. Prevent Substance Misuse
Increasing awareness of
adverse effects and
consequences of substance
misuse

12. 6. Address Non-Communicable Diseases
Promote behavioural change among adolescent to control NCDs
including Diabetes, HTN, Stroke, Cancer, etc.

13. Target Groups
The Adolescent Health strategy aims at 10 to 14
years and 15 to 19 years with universal coverage.
That means it includes both males and females of
all urban and rural areas, studying in and out of
school, married as well as unmarried and under-
served and vulnerable.

14. Strategies Implemented
The strategies implemented to achieve the objectives of RKSK scheme
can be broadly classified into the following groups:

15. 1. Interventions
I) Community based interventions including:
Peer Education (PE)
Quarterly Adolescent Health Day (AHD)
Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Programme (WIFS)
Menstrual Hygiene Scheme (MHS)
II) Facility-based interventions to strengthen Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics
(AFHC)

16. 2. Convergence
Health and Family Welfare schemes and programs such as:
National Tobacco Control Programme
National Mental Health Programme
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram
National AIDs Control Programme
NCDs

17. 3. Change in Communication
Inculcating social and behavioural change in communication to
effectively improve their interpersonal communication skills

18. Thank You