Section 2(c) in The Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog Rules, 2016
(c)"Integrated Child Development Services Scheme" means the scheme of the Central Government:(i)to improve the nutritional and health status of children in the age-group of 0-6 years;(ii)to lay the foundation for proper psychological, physical and social development of the child;(iii)to reduce the incidence of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition and school dropouts;(iv)to achieve effective co-ordination of policy and implementation among the various departments to promote child development; and(v)to enhance the capability of the mothers to look after the normal health and nutritional needs of the children through proper nutrition and health education.
