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In pursuance to the national policy for children, the Government of India launched the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, which was introduced on experimental basis on 2nd October 1975. ICDS today represents one of the world's largest programmes for early childhood development. ICDS Scheme is the most comprehensive scheme of the Government of India for early childhood care and development. It aims at enhancing survival and development of children from the vulnerable sections of the society.