Study of the challenges and opportunities of Rashtriy Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) Programme in districts of Marathwada

Abstract

Adolescents (10-19) are important age group of India’s population. It contributes one fifth of total population of India. It is very significant age group to address their concerns, hence Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (GoI) has launched Rashtriya Kishor Swasth Karyakram (RKSK).RKSK is comprehensive health package for adolescent group which focuses on their nutrition, Sexual and reproductive health, mental health, substance abuse, violence and injury along with noncommunicable diseases. The issues of adolescents are very sensitive and need to address in effective manner therefore this study aimed to understand challenges and opportunity in selected five districts of Marathwada. The study conducted with the help of multiple choice questions, open /closed ended and rating scale questionnaire formatted for stake holder and beneficiary of RKSK program of public health system of five districts .All study participants are from government health facility, village, block and district. Considering the problems and challenges observed during the research study of RKSK program, it has scope to scale up the programme in the districts. The gaps observed in the progarmme implantation and suggestion to overcome it noted in this study.