An assessment of facilities and services at anganwadi centers under the integrated child development service scheme in urban area of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir

Authors

  • Anuj Kapoor Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir
  • Kamna Singh Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20195484

Keywords:

Anganwadi centers, Anganwadi workers, ICDS

Abstract

Background: The integrated childhood development services (ICDS) scheme, launched on 2nd November 1975 is India’s foremost program imparting comprehensive and cost-effective services for children and maternal health through designated anganwadi centers (AWCs). AWCs deliver services right at the doorsteps of the beneficiaries to ensure their maximum participation.

Methods: This was a cross sectional descriptive study conducted in 37 AWCs of the urban area in Kathua district from March to May 2019. A checklist was used to assess the physical infrastructure of AWC and logistics available.

Results: A total of 37 AWCs were visited. Majority of the AWCs (94.5%) were running in a rented building and had only room. and 86.4% have pucca type of center. Almost half (51.3%) of the anganwadi workers had >10 years of experience. 32.4% of the AWWs received education up to 12th standard. Weighing machines were available in 89.1% of the centers whereas Salter weighing machine was present only in 23 centers.

Conclusions: Present case study unveils deficiencies in infrastructure and logistics at the centers. Emphasis should be given to strengthen the basic infrastructure of AWCs which would further help in delivering quality services to the beneficiaries.

Author Biography

Kamna Singh, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir

Demonstrator

Department of Community Medicine

GMC, Kathua

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2019-11-27

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Kapoor, A., & Singh, K. (2019). An assessment of facilities and services at anganwadi centers under the integrated child development service scheme in urban area of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 6(12), 5272–5276. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20195484

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