Integrated Child Development Services- Uttarakhand

Description
The scheme “Integrated Child Development Services” is implemented by the Department of Women Empowerment & Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to improve the nutritional and health status of all children aged 6 months to 6 years, along with pregnant women and lactating mothers in the state, by providing supplementary nutrition, immunisation, and regular health check-ups.

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Benefits
• The following services are provided free of cost through Anganwadi Centres:
• Supplementary nutrition, immunisation/vaccination, and related services for children between 6 months and 3 years.
• Immunisation/vaccination, pre-school education, and related services for children aged 3 to 6 years.
• Immunisation/vaccination, health check-ups, nutrition, and health education services for pregnant and lactating mothers.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. All children between 6 months and 6 years, as well as pregnant women and lactating mothers, are eligible to avail benefits under this scheme.
3. There is no income limit for availing the benefits of this scheme.
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Required Documents
• Copy of Aadhaar Card of the pregnant/lactating woman or child
• Birth certificate of child

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: All children aged 6 months to 6 years, pregnant women, and lactating mothers residing in Uttarakhand are eligible.
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Q: Is there any income limit to avail benefits under ICDS?
A: No, there is no income limit to avail benefits under this scheme.
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Q: How can one register for the scheme?
A: Registration can be done either by the Anganwadi worker of the area or by visiting the nearest Anganwadi Centre.
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Q: What are the main services provided under the scheme?
A: Services include supplementary nutrition, pre-school education, immunisation/vaccination, health check-ups, and health &amp; nutrition education.
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Q: What is Cooked Food provision under the scheme?
A: Pre-school children aged 3 to 6 years receive breakfast and freshly cooked meals at Anganwadi Centres for 25 days each month.
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Q: What is Take Home Ration (THR)?
A: Wheat and fortified rice are provided monthly to children aged 6 months to 6 years, severely malnourished children, and pregnant/lactating women.
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Q: Is pre-school education part of the scheme?
A: Yes, children aged 3 to 6 years receive early childhood education at Anganwadi Centres.
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Q: Are services free of cost?
A: Yes, all services provided under the scheme are completely free for eligible beneficiaries.
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