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Question
State any four salient features of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme.
Solution
Salient features of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme are:
- ICDS provides holistic development for children under six through Anganwadi centres, including nutrition, health check-ups, and early education.
- The programme prioritises vulnerable groups, promotes community participation, and combines services from health, nutrition, and education to provide comprehensive care and improve maternal and child well-being.
- Ensure efficient policy coordination and implementation across departments to enhance child development.
- Improve the mother's ability to meet her child's nutritional and health needs through good nutrition and education.
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