GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

GOVT SCHEMES POLICIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the schme which address the health needs of adolescents in the country
A
Janani Suraksha Yojana
B
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
C
Rashtriya Kishore Swasthya Karyakram
D
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Introduction. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) is a new initiative aiming at early identification and early intervention for children from birth to 18 years to cover 4 ‘D’s viz. Defects at birth, Deficiencies, Diseases, Development delays including disability.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched a health programme for adolescents, in the age group of 10-19 years, which would target their nutrition, reproductive health and substance abuse, among other issues.

Detailed explanation-3: -To grow and develop in good health, adolescents need information, including age-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education; opportunities to develop life skills; health services that are acceptable, equitable, appropriate and effective; and safe and supportive environments.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) highlights the need for strengthening Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHC) under its facility based approach.

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