Back to Schemes
Social welfare & Empowerment; Health & Wellness

Integrated Child Development Services Scheme

In Nagaland, the ICDS programme was launched in the year 1975 in the Jalukie block of Peren district with 50 Anganwadi centres. The programme has since grown and at present, there are 60 (sixty) ICDS projects in 11 (Eleven) districts of the State.

Authority

State

Region

Nagaland

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

The children up to the age of 6 years.; Pregnant women.; Lactating mothers.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the primary selection of the Beneficiaries?

Pregnant women and Lactating mothers.

What is the benefit of this scheme?

It improves the nutritional and health status of children in the age group 0-6 years.

What does the benefit the child avail from this scheme?

To lay the foundation for proper psychological, physical and social development of the child.

What is the aim of this scheme?

To reduce instances of mortality, malnutrition and school dropouts among Indian children.

What is the benefit avail to mother from this scheme?

To provide health and nutritional information and education to mothers of young children to enhance the child-rearing capabilities of mothers in the country of India.

How does it works for mothers?

It provides nutritional food to the mothers of young children & also at the time of pregnancy period.

Who can avail this scheme?

The children up to the age of 6 years.

How this service are provided

These services are provided from Anganwadi centres established mainly in rural areas and staffed with frontline workers.