Tableau highlights Kishori Kendra, health schemes at Rajyotsava event

During the state’s Rajyotsava festivities in Raichur, officials from the Department of Health and Family Welfare set up a booth that highlighted a range of public health initiatives. Rajyotsava marks Karnataka’s formation day and draws large crowds, making it a strategic venue for outreach. The department used visual displays and pamphlets to explain how its programmes address local health challenges, especially in rural districts where access to care can be limited.

Central to the exhibition was the Kishori Kendra programme, which provides health education, nutrition support and counseling for adolescent girls. The scheme seeks to reduce early marriage, improve school attendance and promote reproductive health awareness. By partnering with schools and community groups, Kishori Kendra creates safe spaces where girls can discuss health topics without stigma, and it also links them to government schemes for financial assistance.

Other initiatives presented included immunisation drives, maternal health check‑ups and mobile health units that travel to remote villages. The department emphasized that these services are designed to lower infant mortality and improve overall community health. For readers in India, the showcase demonstrates how state governments are leveraging cultural events to spread vital health information, a practice that can increase uptake of services in underserved areas.