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ECCE Policies, Schemes and Programmes in India

4.3.5 Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
The Government of India launched the RashtriyaBalSwasthyaKaryakram
(RBSK), an innovative initiative under the National Health Mission.It envisages Notes
Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services, which is a systemic
approach of early identification and link to care, support and treatment. It includes
early detection and management of a set of 30 health conditions prevalent in
children less than 18 years of age. These conditions are broadly: Defects at birth,
Diseases in children, Deficiency conditions and Developmental delays including
Disabilities or the 4Ds. Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services
also aims at reducing the extent of disability, at improving the quality of life and
enabling all persons to achieve their full potential.

4.3.6 Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS), 2009

The Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) targeted at building a protective
environment for children in difficult circumstances, as well as other vulnerable
children.

4.3.7 Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), 2018

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