Question raised in Lok Sabha on ICDS Scheme, 31/07/2015
Question raised in Lok Sabha on ICDS Scheme, 31/07/2015. Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme being implemented by the State Governments/UT Administrations. The scheme aims at holistic development of children below 6 years of age and pregnant women & lactating mothers by providing a package of six services comprising (i) Supplementary nutrition; (ii) Pre-school non-formal education; (iii) Nutrition and health education; (iv) Immunization; (v) Health check-up; and (vi) Referral services at Anganwadi Centres through Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHS) at grassroots level. Three of the six services viz. immunization, health check-up and referral services are related to health and are provided through NRHM and Public Health Infrastructure. A statement indicating State/UT-wise grants-in-aid released and expenditure reported, including the State share, for the year 2012-13,2013-14 and 2014-15 (upto 30.6.2015), under ICDS Scheme, is annexed.