Question

6 what is ICDS when it was launched
? what are
the needs of ICDS who
are the beneficiaries of it?​

Answer 1

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is world's largest community based programme. The scheme is targeted at children upto the age of 6 years, pregnant and lactating mothers and women 16–44 years of age. The scheme is aimed to improve the health, nutrition and education (KAP) of the target community.