ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES(ES)

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Lesson 30: Human population and environment

Objectives of ICDS

• Lay the foundation for proper psychological development of the child.
• Improve nutritional and health status of children 0-6 yrs.
• Reduce incidence of mortality, morbidity, malnutrition and school dropouts.
• Enhance the capability of the mother and family to look after the health, nutritional and development needs of the child.
• Achieve effective co-ordination of policy and implementation among various departments to promote child development.