Write short note on Rashtriya Bal Svasthya Karyakram (RBSK) and its aims and objectives.

Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK): Mission and Objectives:

1. Genesis & Mandate: Launched in February 2013 under the National Health Mission (NHM), targeting universal health screening and early clinical intervention for over 27 crore children aged 0 to 18 years.
2. Core Strategic Aims (Universal Screening for the 4 'D's):
   • 1. Defects at Birth: Neural tube defects, Down syndrome, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Cleft Lip/Palate, and Clubfoot.
   • 2. Childhood Diseases: Rheumatic Heart Disease, Otitis media, and Severe Dental Caries.
   • 3. Nutritional Deficiencies: Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), Severe Anemia, Vitamin A/D deficiencies.
   • 4. Developmental Delays & Disabilities: Vision/Hearing impairment, Cognitive delays, Autism Spectrum, and Cerebral Palsy.
3. Operational Modality: Screening conducted by Mobile Health Teams in Anganwadi centers and schools, backed by tertiary referral and free surgical management via District Early Intervention Centres (DEICs).