ICDS Hooghly

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in Hooghly district is a government program that provides early childhood care and development services to children below the age of six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. The program is implemented by the District Programme Officer (DPO), ICDS, Hooghly.

The ICDS in Hooghly district has a network of 386 Anganwadis, which are community-based centers that provide a variety of services, including:

• Health care: The Anganwadis provide preventive and promotive health care services, such as immunization, growth monitoring, and nutrition education.
• Early childhood education: The Anganwadis provide early childhood education services, such as play-based learning activities, to help children develop their cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
• Nutrition: The Anganwadis provide supplementary nutrition to children under the age of six and pregnant women.
• Social support: The Anganwadis provide social support to mothers and caregivers, such as counseling and support groups.