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When was Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme started? 

When was Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme started?  Correct Answer 1975

The correct answer is 1975.

  • Integrated Child Development Service scheme is the world's largest community-based programme.
    • This scheme is targeted at children up to the age of 6 years, pregnant and lactating Mothers and women 16-24 years of age.
    • The scheme aimed to improve the health, nutrition and education of the target community.
    • It launched on 2nd October 1975.

​ Important Points

  • Objectives of the scheme-
    • Improvement in the health and nutritional status of children 0-6 years and pregnant and lactating mothers.
    • Reduction in the incidence of their mortality and school drop out.
    • Provision of a firm foundation for proper psychological, physical and social development of the child.
    • Enhancement of the maternal education and capacity to look after her own health and nutrition and that of her family.
    • Effective co-ordination of the policy and implementation among various departments and programmes aimed to promote child development.
  • Beneficiaries are- 
    • Children 0-6 years
    • Pregnant and Lactating mothers
    • Women 15 - 44 years 
    • Since 1991 adolescent girls up to the age of 18 years for non-formal education and training on health and nutrition.

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