Rethinking ICDS: a rights based perspective

Sinha, Dipa (2006) Rethinking ICDS: a rights based perspective. [Publications (Pre-joining)]

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Abstract

The ICDS programme is one of the most important public programmes in India, reaching out to the most neglected sections of the population. However, its coverage needs to be expanded to include every child, pregnant and nursing mothers, and adolescent girls. Its functions need to be separated, with a specialised person to provide pre-school education and another worker to take charge of health and nutrition aspects. Coordination between the health and education departments is required for maximum efficiency. Also, it is important to set clear goals, so that achievements can be assessed and work given direction.

Item Type:	Publications (Pre-joining)
Authors:	Sinha, Dipa
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pre-school education, Child development
Subjects:	Social sciences Social sciences > Education
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > University Publications > Centre for the Study of the Indian Economy (CSIE)
Full Text Status:	Public
Related URLs:	https://www.jstor.org/stable/4418619
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/6681
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