​(ICDS) Integrated Child Development Services was established in​

Correct option is B

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme was launched on 2nd October 1975 by the Government of India. The aim of ICDS was to improve the nutritional and health status of children aged 0-6 years, to reduce the incidence of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition, and school dropout, and to enhance the capability of mothers to look after the health and nutrition of their children.

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• ICDS is one of the largest early childhood development programs in the world, designed to improve the health, nutrition, and education of children under 6 years of age. It operates through a network of Anganwadi centers.
• The program covers services like nutrition supplementation, immunization, health check-ups, and non-formal pre-school education for children in rural and underserved areas. It also includes maternal and child health services for pregnant and lactating women.