Question

At a health camp, a community health worker explained the benefits of a government programme applicable to pre-school children and women. Which programme did she refer to? State any three objectives of this programme.

Answer 1

The health worker was referring to the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme.

Three Objectives of this Programme:

1. To enhance the nutritional status of pre-school children by supplying nutritious food.
2. To educate and support mothers on health and nutrition-related issues.
3. To offer healthcare services such as immunizations and routine check-ups for children and pregnant women.