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.