India has officially integrated childhood diabetes screening into its public health framework, marking a significant step in addressing the growing health crisis among children. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released a 172-page Guidance Document under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), expanding its scope to include screening for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T1DM and T2DM). Mobile health teams, consisting of AYUSH doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, will conduct screenings in government schools and Anganwadi centres, focusing on early detection of diabetes symptoms. This initiative is critical as India has the second-highest number of children living with overweight and obesity, with approximately 41 million children aged 5 to 19 affected. The document emphasizes the importance of early identification to prevent serious complications associated with diabetes. Children who test positive will be referred to non-communicable disease clinics for free insulin and follow-up care. The rise of Type 2 diabetes in children, driven by obesity and sedentary lifestyles, highlights the urgency of systematic screening. Health workers are instructed to ensure families understand the lifelong need for insulin treatment for T1DM.