Evaluation of ICDS Scheme of India

Abstract

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is one of the world’s largest programs for early childhood care and development. The scheme is a response to the fundamental challenges of child development in terms of a) cognitive development through pre-school non-formal education and b) physical growth by liberating childhood from the cycle of malnutrition, morbidity, reduced cognitive capacity and mortality. Through the six services offered under the ICDS.