TNPSC Thervupettagam

ICDS-Approval

November 18 , 2017 2565 days 1685 0
  • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the PM has approved four sub-schemes under Umbrella Scheme Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).
  • The approved Schemes include,
    • Anganwadi Services
    • Scheme for Adolescent Girls (also known as sabla)
    • Child Protection Services
    • National Crèche Scheme
  • The decision also provides for conversion of National Crèche Scheme from Central Sector to Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
  • National Creche Scheme aims at providing safe place for mothers to leave their children while they are at work.
  • ICDS Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by states/UTs. It was launched on 2nd October 1975.

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