Tuesday, November 6, 2012

ICDS : Rs. 6/day to address severe malnutrition?


Children in the age group 0–6 years constitute more than 13% of the population of India. Ministry of Women Child Development is implementing various schemes for survival, development and protection of children. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme is one of the flagship programs of the Government of India and represents one of the world's largest programs for Early Childhood Development.

Revised Supplementary Nutrition Norms

Provision of supplementary nutrition under ICDS is primarily designed to bridge the gap between the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) and the Average Daily Intake (ADI). On an average, the effort is to provide daily nutritional supplements to the extent indicated here in this chart.



I am still thinking how can a child between age group 6 month to 72 months suppose to address severe malnourished state with Rs. 6 per day? 

His nutrition needs can only be met by a variety of quality foods which includes Cereal and grains, rice, milk, seasonal fruits, vegetable soups etc. With due respect to government efforts and ICSD scheme, common sense tells me that its not possible.  

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