GoI’s Child Healthcare Initiative in Bharatpur, Alwar

August 31, 2026 - The Central Government is set to launch the Samekit Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) on a pilot basis in the Bharatpur and Alwar districts. Under this Government of India (GoI) initiative, special attention will be given to all children from birth to three years of age, and their health, nutrition and development will be regularly monitored.

Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary of Medical and Health, informed that this initiative will provide timely, high-quality healthcare services to young children and ensure their healthy development in these two districts. Under the programme, children will be categorised as either at-risk or normal according to their specific needs. At-risk children will receive regular home follow-ups. If required, they will be referred for treatment to the nearest health centre or a hospital.

Rathore added that this system will allow health workers to identify issues and start treatment before a child's health deteriorates further. The ultimate goal of the programme is to reduce the mortality rate of children under five years of age.

The Principal Secretary also shared that ASHA workers will be equipped with the Shaishav App to examine children and monitor their health status. Through this app, ASHA workers can log health data, helping them easily identify which children require immediate attention or medical intervention. Furthermore, post-hospitalisation follow-ups will also be conducted. If subsequent medical care is needed, healthcare workers will receive timely information and alerts directly through the app.