Integrated Child Development Services Scheme

Launched on 2nd October, 1975

ICDS Scheme is one of the world’s largest and unique programmes for early childhood care and development.
ICDS is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by state governments and union territories. The scheme is universal covering all the districts of the country.
The Scheme has been renamed as Anganwadi Services.

Beneficiaries

Objectives of the Scheme

To improve the nutritional and health status of children in the age-group 0-6 years
To lay the foundation for proper psychological, physical and social development of the child
To reduce the incidence of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition and school dropout.
To achieve effective co-ordination of policy and implementation amongst the various departments To promote child development
To enhance the capability of the mother to look after the normal health and nutritional needs of the child through proper nutrition and health education.

Services under ICDS