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Economy question from JKAS Prelims, 2024 by JKPSC

Which of the following are the interventions under the ‘Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram’ (RKSK) in India?

i. Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation Programme
ii. Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene among Adolescents
iii. Peer Educator Programme
iv. Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics
v. Janani Suraksha Yojana

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Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — i, ii, iii and iv only
The Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK), launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2014, is designed specifically for adolescents (10–19 years). It shifts the focus from a purely clinical model to a more holistic, community-based approach. 
 Why Option A is Correct The interventions included under the RKSK framework are: Weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS): Aimed at reducing the high prevalence of anemia among adolescent boys and girls. Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene: Focuses on increasing awareness and access to sanitary napkins for adolescent girls in rural areas. Peer Educator Programme: Utilizes trained "Saathiyas" (peers) to discuss health issues and life skills within their communities .Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics (AFHCs): Branded as Saathiya Kendras, these provide counseling and medical services in a non-judgmental environment. Why "v. Janani Suraksha Yojana" is Excluded  Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Health Mission (NHM). Its primary goal is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality by promoting institutional delivery among pregnant women. While it is a vital health scheme, it is not a core component of the RKSK adolescent health framework. Summary TableI ntervention  Focus Area Under RKSK? WIFS  Nutrition / Anemia Yes Menstrual Hygiene Reproductive Health Yes Peer Educators  Community Outreach  Yes AFHCs (Saathiya)Clinical/CounselingYesJSYMaternal HealthNo
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JKPSC JKAS 2024 Prelims

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Exam JKPSC
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Year 2024
Subject Economy
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