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Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme - Presentation

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, launched in 1975 by the Government of India, aims to improve the health, nutrition, and development of children under 6 years and support pregnant and lactating mothers through Anganwadi centers. The program provides a range of services including supplementary nutrition, health check-ups, immunization, and education, with a focus on reducing malnutrition and mortality rates. Despite challenges such as inadequate resources and lack of awareness, the ICDS has made significant impacts on child health and community participation, with recommendations for future improvements including enhanced digital tracking and expanded coverage.

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Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme - Presentation

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, launched in 1975 by the Government of India, aims to improve the health, nutrition, and development of children under 6 years and support pregnant and lactating mothers through Anganwadi centers. The program provides a range of services including supplementary nutrition, health check-ups, immunization, and education, with a focus on reducing malnutrition and mortality rates. Despite challenges such as inadequate resources and lack of awareness, the ICDS has made significant impacts on child health and community participation, with recommendations for future improvements including enhanced digital tracking and expanded coverage.

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Integrated Child Development

Services (ICDS) Scheme


Created by: Mir Muntazir, Mahvish
Jan, and Muskan
Introduction
• - Launched in 1975 by the Government of
India
• - Aims to improve the health, nutrition &
development of children under 6 years
• - Provides support to [pregnant & lactating
mothers
• - Implemented through Anganwadi centers
across the country
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OBJECTIVES
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The Integrated Child Development


Services (ICDS) Scheme was launched
in 1975 with the following objectives:
- 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
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development of the child;

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- to reduce the incidence of mortalit
morbidity, malnutrition and school
dropout;
- to achieve effective co-ordination of
policy and implementation amongst
the various departments to promote
child development; and
- to enhance the capability of the
mother to look after the normal
health and nutritional needs of the
.u,,,------,hild through proper nutrition and
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health education
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SERVICES ·.;. ,,

♦ : The objectives are sought to be


achieved through a package of services
• •
comprising:
♦ supplementary nutrition,
♦ im01unization,
♦ health check-up,
♦ referr al services,
pre-school non-formal education and
nutrition & health education.
PACKAGE OF SERVICES
Beneficiaries Services
Pregnant women Health check up, immunization, supplementary
nutrition, health and nutrition education

Nursing mothers Health check up, supplementary nutrition, health


and nutrition education

Other women 1s - 45 years Nutrition and health education

Children less than 3 yrs Health check up, immunization, supplementary


nutrition, referral services
Children in age 3 -6 yrs Health check up, immunization, supplementary
nutrition, referral services, non formal education
Adolescent girls n - 18 yrs. Supplementary nutrition and health education
SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRITION
Supplementary nutrition is given to children below 6 years,
and nursing and expectant mothers from low income group.
The aim is to supplement nutritional intake as follows:
• Each child up to 6 years of age to get 300 calories and 8-10
grams of protein
• Each adolescent girl to get 500 calories and 20-25grams of
protein
• Each pregnant women and lactating mother to get 500
calories and 20-25 gms of protein
• Each malnourished child to get 600 calories and 16-20
grams of protein
Implementation Mechanism
• - Managed by the Ministry of Women & Child
Development
• - Delivered through **Anganwadi Centers
(AWCs)**
• - Collaboration with Health & Education
Departments
• - Involvement of community workers & local
self-governments
Role of Anganwadi Centers

• - Serve as the focal point for ICDS services


• - Provide meals, vaccinations & preschool
education
• - Conduct health & nutrition awareness
programs
• - Support pregnant & lactating mothers with
nutrition & counseling
Impact & Achievements

• - Reduction in child malnutrition & mortality


rates
• - Increased school readiness through early
education
• - Improved maternal health & awareness
• - Stronger community participation in child
welfare programs
Challenges & Solutions

• - **Challenges:**
• • Inadequate infrastructure & resources
• • Irregular supply of food & supplements
• • Lack of awareness in rural areas
• - **Solutions:**
• • Strengthening monitoring & evaluation
• • Increased government funding & support
• • Community participation & awareness
drives
Future Scope & Recommendations

• - Enhance digital tracking of child health


records
• - Improve infrastructure of Anganwadi cent ers
• - Expand coverage to reach more underserved
communities
• - Strengthen coordination with healthcare &
education sectors
• - Encourage local food sourcing for better
nutrition
Conclusion & Thank You

• - ICDS is a vital program for child & maternal


welfare
• - Plays a key role in reducing malnutrition &
improving health
• - Continuous improvements can further
en ha nee its effectiveness

• Created by: Mir Muntazir, Mahvish Jan, and


Muskan

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