Sarkari Yojana
Integrated Child Development Services: Chandigarh
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
State Government
Individual
02 Oct 1975
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Integrated Child Development Services: Chandigarh, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Kids aged 0-6 years
Kids aged 0-6 years.
Expectant mothers (pregnant women)
Expectant mothers (pregnant women).
Mothers who are breastfeeding
Mothers who are breastfeeding.
Women of UT Chandigarh aged 14-18 years
Women of UT Chandigarh aged 14-18 years.
Coverage is universal, open to beneficiaries of every…
Coverage is universal, open to beneficiaries of every category.
Benefits Provided
Integrated Child Development Services: Chandigarh provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Supplementary nutrition is served
Supplementary nutrition is served
Children are immunized
Children are immunized
Health check-ups are held
Health check-ups are held
Referral services are offered
Referral services are offered
Pre-school education is imparted
Pre-school education is imparted
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.
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
1975-10-02
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Integrated Child Development Services: Chandigarh through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
No application is needed; citizens can simply go to their nearest Anganwadi center.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.