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Evaluation of functioning of ICDS project areas under Indore and Ujjain divisions of the state of Madhya Pradesh

Dixit, S and Sakalle, S and Patel, GS and Taneja, G and Chourasiya, S (2010) Evaluation of functioning of ICDS project areas under Indore and Ujjain divisions of the state of Madhya Pradesh. [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)]

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Abstract

Background: Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) is recognized worldwide as one of the most efficient community based programmes promoting early childhood care. Regular evaluations of the programme have been conducted to make it more effective and adequate for the beneficiaries. Objectives: To evaluate the functioning of the Anganwadi Centers under different project areas of Indore and Ujjain Divisions. Methods: Under the present evaluation system one ICDS project and five Anganwadi Centers under the project area (AWCs) were visited on a monthly basis and services provided reviewed. Findings reported are from nine project areas under Indore and Ujjain Divisions in the state of Madhya Pradesh from October 2008 – June 2009. Results: A total of 45 centers were evaluated. 29 centers were operating from rented buildings and storage facilities were lacking at 19 of the centers. Though the quality of food was acceptable to the beneficiaries shortage of food was a problem at the centers. Absence of Pre-School Education (PSE) and Nutrition and Health Education (NHED) Kits compromised PSE and NHED activities at the centers. Unavailability of medicine kits, lack of regular visits by the ANMs to the centers and absence of routine health check up of beneficiaries were other problems encountered under the project areas surveyed. Availability of a doctor under each project area was stated as a major need by the workers. Conclusion: Coordinated steps catering to different services provided at the centers are needed to optimize the functioning of the ICDS scheme.

Item Type:Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)
Keywords:Anganwadi Centers, Anganwadi Workers, Integrated Child Development Scheme
Subjects:JOURNALS > Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
ID Code:6988
Deposited By: Kakkilaya Bevinje, Dr. Srinivas
Deposited On:13 Sep 2010 03:53
Last Modified:11 Mar 2011 08:57

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