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Adolescence is a crucial phase characterized by significant physical and psychological changes and the provision of adequate nutrition assumes a central position in influencing the overall health and welfare of individuals in this age group. This study specifically focused on examining the impact in both rural and urban regions with 100 adolescents. A cross-sectional comparative study was undertaken in a sample of schools with the participation of 200 teenagers aged 13-18 years. The sample was divided equally between rural and urban locations. The intervention encompassed testing KAP by using information and communication tools, leaflets with recipes rich in protein and iron and an exhibition on balanced diet and nutrients. Pre-test and post-test questionnaires were employed to evaluate participants' nutritional knowledge and awareness. Subsequently, the collected data was evaluated to ascertain the efficacy of the intervention. The results showed that both rural and urban adolescents' nutritional knowledge and awareness were enhanced. It was observed that urban adolescents' cognitive achievement increase was 33.3 per cent, whereas rural adolescents' increase was 24.4 per cent. Urban adolescents' awareness increase 32.1 per cent, while rural adolescents' was 36.9 per cent. Both boys and girls improved their knowledge and awareness. Adolescents aged 16-18 years had slightly stronger pre-test knowledge than those aged 13-15 years, although they improved similarly. Thus, the study demonstrated the positive impact of intervention and hence recommends the need of nutrition education for adolescents to improve their dietary pattern and thereby health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]