ICDS was Launched at -
Community development block
Town level
City level
District level
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Community' development blocko ICDS was launched on 2nd October 1975 in 33 Community development block.o ICDS programme is a globally recognized community' based early child care programme, which addresses the basic interrelated needs of yound children, expectant and nursing mothers and adolescent girls across the life cycle, in a holistic manner.2. ICDS -Beneficiaries are : 1) Pre-schoolchildren 2) Pregnant mother 3) Lactating mothers 4) Adolescent girlsServices delivered - - Supplementary nutrition - Vit A prophylaxis - Iron & folic acid.Worker - Anganwadi workers (at village level ) each covering a population of 1000.Note:o The Community development block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administred by a Block Development Officer.o A community development block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
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