Women & Child
Integrated Child Development Services
Ministry of Women & Child Development · Launched 1975
Delivers nutrition, health and pre-school education to young children, pregnant women and nursing mothers through anganwadi centres.
Key benefit
Supplementary nutrition, immunisation support and early childhood care via anganwadis.
Eligibility criteria
- Children below six years of age
- Pregnant women and lactating mothers
- Residents within an anganwadi service area
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Documents required
- Aadhaar Card
- Mother and Child Protection card
- Proof of residence
How to apply
- 1Visit the nearest anganwadi centre
- 2Register the child or mother with the anganwadi worker
- 3Access nutrition, health check-ups and pre-school services
Frequently asked questions
What does an anganwadi provide under ICDS?
It provides supplementary nutrition, immunisation, health check-ups, referral services and pre-school education for young children.