3.3.1. Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS)

A centrally sponsored scheme launched in 1975, it is a one of the largest child intervention programs in the world with a holistic package of 6 basic services for children up to 6 years of age, and for pregnant and lactating mothers. These services are:

● Supplementary feedings (Child-500 calories, 12-15gm protein for 300 days, Pregnant mothers-600 calories, and 18-20 gm protein)

● Immunization

● Health Checkups

● Referral services

● Health and nutrition education to adult women

● Non-formal pre school education to 3-6 years old.