Integrated Child Development Services – ICDS – Sarkari Yojana

Launched on 2nd October, 1975, the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is one of the flagship programmes of the Government of India and represents one of the world’s largest and unique programmes for early childhood care and development. It is the foremost symbol of country’s commitment to its children and nursing mothers, as a response to the challenge of providing pre-school non-formal education on one hand and breaking the vicious cycle of malnutrition, morbidity, reduced learning capacity and mortality on the other. The beneficiaries under the Scheme are children in the age group of 0-6 years, pregnant women, and lactating mothers.

ICDS Chandigarh Summary

Name of the scheme  Integrated Child Development Services Chandigarh
Starting date of Scheme02nd October 1975
Scheme Started byChandigarh Government
ObjectiveThe main objective of this scheme is to improve the nutritional and health status of children in the age-group 0-6 years
Beneficiary  All children below 6 years of age, pregnant women and lactating mothers are eligible for availing of services under the ICDS Scheme
Benefit of the scheme1. Supplementary Nutrition
2. Immunization
3. Health Check-up
4. Referral Services
5. Pre-School Education
6. Nutrition & Health Education
Application Process  offline

Eligibility criteria for the scheme

  • Children in the age group of 0-6 years
  • Pregnant women
  • Lactating mothers
  • Women from age group 14-18 years of UT Chandigarh
  • The Scheme is universal for all categories of beneficiaries and in coverage

Documents required for the Scheme

  • Aadhaar Card

How to apply for ICDS Chandigarh

Eligible citizen may apply offline for Integrated Child Development Services Chandigarh by given steps below.

  • Visit the nearest Anganwadi center
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