The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued new operational guidelines for RBSK 2.0. The revision adds emerging non‑communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, mental health disorders and behavioural issues to the existing list of conditions.
Key Developments
- Coverage expanded to 38 childhood health conditions, including hypertension and obesity.
- Strengthening of Mobile Health Teams (MHTs) with additional staff from the National Health Mission (NHM).
- Introduction of a digital tracking platform for real‑time monitoring, follow‑up and data analytics.
- Launch of new IEC materials (health booklet, videos, posters) for children, parents and teachers.
- Statement by Anupriya Patel in Lok Sabha on 24 July 2026 confirming the rollout.
Important Facts
The revised guidelines were released on 24 July 2026. The digital platform will link school‑level screening data with district health information systems, enabling faster referrals. IEC kits have been shared with all States and Union Territories for community dissemination.
Exam Relevance
Understanding RBS