About this health scheme
The Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) Scheme providing for supplementary nutrition, immunization and pre-school education to the children is a popular flagship programme of the government. Launched in 1975, it is one of the world’s largest programmes providing for an integrated package of
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.
To reduce mortality morbidity and malnutrition among the children in U.T of Chandigarh, the ICDS project was started on 1.8.1979 with 24 anganwadi centres. At present there are 3 ICDS Projects comprising of 450 anganwadi centres covering an approx. population of over 5.50 lac in peripheral areas, villages, colonies, and slum areas.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Integrated Child Development Services: Chandigarh (ICDS: CHANDIGARH) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Health Department |
| Launch year | 1975 |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Health |
| Level / State | State · Chandigarh |
| Official portal | chdsw.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| Age | No lower limit to 6 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 0 to 6 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- 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 qualifies
- 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.
Who is not eligible
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Papers to keep ready
- Aadhar Card
Registration walkthrough
Offline
The citizen need not apply to the scheme. Visit the nearest Anganwadi center.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 02 Oct 1975 |
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Frequently asked 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.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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