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Anaemia is the commonest haematological disorder that may occur in pregnancy. Iron deficiency is the most prevalent single deficiency state on a worldwide basis. It is important economically because it diminishes the capability of individuals who are affected to perform physical labour, and it diminishes both growth and learning in children . Iron is an important micronutrient which is Very Important for various functions in the human body. It is essential for cellular growth and differentiation, oxygen binding, transport and storage, enzymatic reactions, immune function, cognitive function, mental and physical growth etc. So, iron deficiency due to physiological or pathological reasons can affect mental and physical growth, resulting in decreased learning capacity and work productivity. Iron Deficiency Anemia is characterized by a defect in haemoglobin synthesis, resulting in hypochromic and microcytic red blood cells. Iron deficiency can result either due to less nutritional supply, increased demand or blood loss due to any reason. There are many reasons for iron deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia in adolescent girls. These may be deficient intake or absorption of iron, increased demand during adolescence, heavy blood loss during menstruation, parasitic infestation etc. More than half of the world's undernourished population lives in India. Although Iron Deficiency Anemia occurs at all ages and involves both sexes, adolescent girls are more prone to it. The World Health Organization (WHO) defined adolescents as the population of 10-19 years of age. About three fourth of adolescent females do not meet the dietary requirements. Majority of the adolescents think that they are in good health and show little concern for protecting their health. The main nutritional problems of adolescents are micronutrient deficiencies like iron deficiency, folate and vit.A. According to a study by WHO on anaemia during 1993-2005, the worldwide prevalence of anaemia was 25%. According to WHO guidelines for the control of IDA, nutritional anaemia is a major public health problem in India and is primarily due to iron deficiency. The National Family Health Survey-3 (NFHS-5,19-2021) data suggests that the prevalence of anaemia in adolescent girls (15-19 years) is 59.1%. According to the National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau Survey (NNMBS) 2006, the prevalence of anaemia in adolescent girls (12-14 years) is 68.6% whereas in (15-17 years) it is 69.7%. Aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme On Knowledge Regarding Management Of Iron Deficiency Anaemia Among adolescent girls .