Launched under National Health Mission, RBSK is an innovative and ambitious initiative, which envisages Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services. 

• It involves screening of children from birth to 18 years for 4 Ds—Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental delays

Key Highlights of the Guidelines

• Expands 4Ds Framework: It will include new-age health challenges including non-communicable diseases, mental health conditions, and behavioural concerns.
• Promoted lifecycle-based approach in screening: It emphasizes continuous care at every stage of a child’s growth, rather than isolated interventions.
• Others: Strengthened referral linkages and continuity of care, Digital health cards, multi-sectoral convergence, etc. 

National Health Mission

• Ministry: A flagship programme of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 
• Aim: To provide universal access to affordable, equitable, and quality healthcare, supporting States/UTs in strengthening public health systems. 
• Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme
• Sub-missions: National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).