What you get
- Supplementary Nutrition | - Immunization | - Health Check-up | - Referral Services | - Pre-School Education | - Nutrition & Health Education | Three of the six services viz. immunization, health check-up and referral services are related to health and are provided through National Health Mission and Public Health Infrastructure. The services are offered at Anganwadi Centers through Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHS) at grassroots level.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What are the schemes under ICDS?
Supplementary Nutrition (SNP) | Health & Nutrition Check-Up | Immunization | Non-Formal Education for Children in Pre-School | Health and Nutrition Education | Referral services
What are the objectives of ICDS 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; and | 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.
Who will be the beneficiary of ICDS schemes?
Pregnant and lactating women. | Children under 6 years of age.