Abstract

The ICDS is a central government programme, managed by the Department of Women and Child Development, and it provides a comprehensive package of services related to primary healthcare, nutrition, education, water and sanitation. The programme also provides a convergent platform for communities, state programmes, non-government organisations (NGOs) and international development agencies to come together in addressing child nutrition, development and health (Kapil, 2002; MWCD, 2016).

CBPS undertook a review of the expenditure and services of this programme.

Centre for Budget and Policy Studies, Bangalore & Unicef, Hyderabad. (2009). A Review of Expenditure and Services of ICDS in Karnataka.