The ICDS initiative in Chandigarh consisted of 24 anganwadi centers. Comprising 450 anganwadi centers serving an estimated population of approximately 5.50 lakh in peripheral regions, villages, colonies, and slum areas, there are three ICDS Projects now. Through thorough assistance given by qualified health professionals like ASHA and MAMTA, the program seeks to solve issues like malnutrition, illness, lower learning ability, and death among children and nursing mothers.
Key Benefits
- Supplementary Nutrition
- Immunization
- Health Check-up
- Referral Services
- Pre-School Education
- Nutrition & Health Education
Additional Details:
- Health Services: Immunization, health check-ups, and referral services are provided through the National Health Mission and Public Health Infrastructure.
- Delivery Mechanism: Services are offered at Anganwadi Centers by Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) at the grassroots level.
Eligibility
- Children: Age group of 0-6 years.
- Pregnant Women: Women who are pregnant.
- Lactating Mothers: Women who are breastfeeding.
- Age Group for Women: Women aged 14-18 years in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
Note: The scheme is universal and covers all categories of beneficiaries without any exclusions.
Application Process (Offline)
- Visit Nearest Anganwadi Center:
- No formal application is required. Beneficiaries can directly approach the nearest Anganwadi center.
- Referral by Health Workers:
- Pregnant women and lactating mothers are referred by ASHA or MAMTA workers for various services under the scheme.
- Automatic Enrollment:
- Once referred, services are provided automatically without the need for a separate application.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Address Proof
- Domicile Certificate
- Ration Card
- Janani Suraksha Card
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What schemes are included under ICDS?
Additional nutrition, vaccination, health check-ups, referral services, pre-school education, and nutrition and health education for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers makes up ICDS.
2. What are the objectives of the ICDS scheme?
Reducing mortality, morbidity, and malnutrition among children and nursing mothers, offering pre-school education, and empowering women via health and nutrition education are the main goals.
3. Who are the beneficiaries of ICDS schemes?
Beneficiaries include Chandigarh’s pregnant women, breastfeeding moms, young girls between the ages of 14 and 18, and toddlers aged 0 to 6 years.
4. How can I apply for the ICDS scheme?
The application procedure is not formally defined. To get services, beneficiaries may visit the closest Anganwadi facility straight-forwardly.