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ROLE OF NIPCCD IN CHILD CARE AND TRAINING

INDIRA KOHLI, Dr.D.D.Agarwal


The great aim of education is not knowledge but action- Herbert Spencer Child care, health factors, nutrition and the problems related to the underprivileged section is the purpose of this research work. During the past few years one organization that has worked towards the upliftment of these underprivileged children is the NIPCCD.; a voluntary premier organization which is devoted to promote training and development of early childhood care and development, health and nutrition of the young child and mothers, prevention of micro nutrient malnutrition, early detection and prevention of childhood disabilities and learning and behavioural problems of children and parent education. In this regard NIPCCD is also taking initiative to provide training to the women section to fight against the discrimination against the gender as it is their fundamental right. ICDS i.e. Integrated Child Development Service Scheme an apex organization is also playing a pivotal role. Through the scheme of Anganwadi, children of underprivileged section are provided with education, immunization, health check-up, personal hygiene to monitor their growth and development. Through the various programs like health and nutrition education (HNE) and pre-school education, these organizations arrange various stimulating programs for these children.