What this scheme offers
RBSK screens children for the "4 Ds" — Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental delays including disability — across 32 identified health conditions, from congenital heart disease and cleft lip/palate to vision and hearing impairment, anaemia, and developmental delays. Screening happens both at birth (for newborns at public health facilities) and periodically through Mobile Health Teams that visit Anganwadi Centres and government/government-aided schools. Any condition identified is followed up with free treatment, management, and — where needed — surgery, including complex procedures like cardiac surgery for congenital heart defects, delivered either at government tertiary centres or through empanelled private hospitals under a state MoU, at no cost to the family.
Who is eligible
- Every child from birth to 18 years — newborns at public health facilities, children enrolled at Anganwadi Centres, and students in government/government-aided schools.
- No income or category restriction — screening is universal for children in these settings.
Documents required
- None required for screening itself
- Aadhaar or birth certificate helps with record-keeping if treatment/surgery referral follows
How to access screening
- If your child was born at a government hospital, newborn screening under RBSK typically happens automatically before discharge.
- Ask your Anganwadi worker or your child's school when the next RBSK Mobile Health Team visit is scheduled.
- Attend the screening — it's quick, non-invasive, and covers the relevant checks for your child's age group.
- If a condition is identified, the Mobile Health Team or District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC) coordinates the next steps — further diagnosis, treatment, or surgery referral.
- Follow-up care and any required surgery is arranged and funded through the programme, at a government facility or an empanelled private hospital.