• Kalpna Singh
• Dr. Suvidha

Recognizing the value of children in any culture, child care and education have been given the greatest priority in the majority of advanced nations. Similar to this, since our country's independence, its citizens' issues have taken top importance. The implementation of Integrated Child Development Services might be regarded as the most important Endeavour in the long list of different initiatives for children's wellbeing. By simultaneously delivering all necessary ICDS services, this is the most comprehensive plan for improving the health, nutrition, and educational opportunities of a pre-school child and their mother. The ICDS' non-formal pre-school education component is a substantial contribution to elementary education. As a result, ICDS provides early childhood education at Anganwadi Centers for children between the ages of 3 and 6. The study aims to assess the functionality and execution of programs under ICDS in anganwadis. The Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh's had been chosen to conduct the study, for the purpose 10 anganwadi centers (AWCs) were selected randomly to procure the data of their performance. Checklist was used for data collection. The performance of AWCs and maternal and child health services delivered by AWCs still needs improvement. Coordinated steps catering to different services provided at the centers are needed to optimize the functioning of the ICDS scheme.

Keywords: Integrated Child Development Scheme, Anganwadi Centers, Anganwadi Workers, Preschool Education.

"EVALUATION OF ANGANWADIS WITH REFERENCE TO ICDS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.i388-i393, July-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307853.pdf

"EVALUATION OF ANGANWADIS WITH REFERENCE TO ICDS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no. ppi388-i393, July-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307853.pdf