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Role of ICDS in Improving Health and Nutrition among Tribal Children: A Critical Analysis

Author(s) Ms. Sasmita Minz, Dr. Pragyan Mohanty
Country India
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This paper critically examines the effectiveness of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program in providing health and nutrition services to tribal children in India. Launched in 1975, the ICDS program aims to address the nutritional, health, and educational needs of children under six years of age, as well as pregnant women and lactating mothers. Despite significant expansion, tribal populations continue to face barriers to accessing these services, including geographical remoteness, socio-cultural obstacles, and infrastructural limitations. The study aims to evaluate the awareness, accessibility, and utilization of ICDS services and their impact on the health and nutritional outcomes of tribal children. This study analyzes the implementation of the program in tribal areas, focusing on the adequacy and accessibility of health and nutrition services, as well as the role of Anganwadi workers in bridging service gaps. By utilizing a mix of qualitative and quantitative data, the analysis reveals the strengths and weaknesses of ICDS in tribal regions, emphasizing the need for context-specific interventions, community involvement, and improved resource allocation to enhance outcomes for tribal children. The findings indicate that while the ICDS program has made positive contributions in certain areas, its overall impact remains suboptimal due to ongoing systemic challenges that necessitate urgent attention to achieve sustainable improvements in child health and nutrition.
Keywords Keywords: - ICDS, Nutritional status, Health Status, Anganwadi workers, tribal Children.
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Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-09
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77712
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