Sarkari Yojana

Integrated Child Development Services: Chandigarh

Chandigarh
Quick Summary: Chandigarh's ICDS, started on 1.8.1979, now runs 3 projects with 450 anganwadi centres providing nutrition, immunization, health check-ups and pre-school education to children 0-6 and mothers.

About Integrated Child Development Services: Chandigarh

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, launched on 2nd October, 1975, is a flagship Government of India programme and among the world’s largest and most distinctive efforts in early childhood care and development. It stands as the nation’s chief expression of commitment to its children and nursing mothers, tackling both the need for pre-school non-formal education and the vicious cycle of malnutrition, morbidity, reduced learning capacity and mortality. Children aged 0-6 years, pregnant women and lactating mothers are its beneficiaries.

In the U.T of Chandigarh, the ICDS project began on 1.8.1979 with 24 anganwadi centres to bring down mortality, morbidity and malnutrition among children. Today, 3 ICDS Projects with 450 anganwadi centres serve an approx. population of over 5.50 lac across peripheral areas, villages, colonies and slum areas.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

02 Oct 1975

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Integrated Child Development Services: Chandigarh, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Kids aged 0-6 years

Kids aged 0-6 years.

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Expectant mothers (pregnant women)

Expectant mothers (pregnant women).

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Mothers who are breastfeeding

Mothers who are breastfeeding.

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Women of UT Chandigarh aged 14-18 years

Women of UT Chandigarh aged 14-18 years.

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Coverage is universal, open to beneficiaries of every…

Coverage is universal, open to beneficiaries of every category.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Integrated Child Development Services: Chandigarh provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Supplementary nutrition is served

Supplementary nutrition is served

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Children are immunized

Children are immunized

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Health check-ups are held

Health check-ups are held

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Referral services are offered

Referral services are offered

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Pre-school education is imparted

Pre-school education is imparted

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Nutrition & health education is given Immunization, health…

Nutrition & health education is given Immunization, health check-up and referral services — three of the six — are health services delivered through the National Health Mission and Public Health Infrastructure. At the grassroots, Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHS) provide all the services at Anganwadi Centers.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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1. Applicant's Aadhaar card as identity proof

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

1975-10-02

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Integrated Child Development Services: Chandigarh through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

No application is needed; citizens can simply go to their nearest Anganwadi center.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References