INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCE RESEARCH
IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY

In the dynamic demographic landscape of India, housing around 158 million children aged 0-6 years, child development programs are crucial. This study aims to explore the Importance of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme on Maternal and Child Health Care, focusing on the village of Karjagi. The objectives include understanding the social and economic conditions of pregnant and lactating women, assessing the quality of ICDS services, and gathering information about the health conditions of these women. Employing a systematic research design, the study involves 50 exclusively selected pregnant and lactating women. Through a detailed selection process, data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The research emphasizes the pivotal role of the ICDS scheme in promoting the health and well-being of pregnant women and children through a variety of health protection programs.