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 Scheme | 02nd October 1975 |
Scheme Started by | Chandigarh Government |
Objective | The 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 scheme | 1. 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
Detailed Information | Click Here |
Official Website | Click Here |