Govt. of Uttarakhand Chief Development Office Dehradun

Integrated Child Development Services

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Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme 

Launched on 2^nd October 1975, today, ICDS Scheme represents one of the world’s largest and most unique programmes for early childhood development. ICDS is the foremost symbol of India’s commitment to her children – India’s response to the challenge of providing pre-school education on one hand and breaking the vicious cycle of malnutrition, morbidity, reduced learning capacity and mortality, on the other.

1. Objectives: The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme was launched in 1975 with the following objectives:

1. To improve the nutritional and health status of children in the age-group 0-6 years;
2. To lay the foundation for proper psychological, physical and social development of the child;
3. To reduce the incidence of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition and school dropout;
4. To achieve effective co-ordination of policy and implementation amongst the various departments to promote child development; and
5. 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.

2. Services: The above objectives are sought to be achieved through a package of services comprising:

1. Supplementary nutrition,
2. Immunization,
3. Health check-up,
4. Referral services,
5. Pre-school non-formal education and
6. Nutrition & health education.

ABOUT ICDS

HIRARCHY OF ICDS

Bal Vikas Pariyojnawise List of Officers & Officials Under ICDS Dehradun

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