GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
High prevalence of stunting, wasting, and anaemia continue to pose public health risks for children and women in India. Discuss how India should strengthen its existing social sector scheme like Integrated child Development services (ICDS) to tackle these issues.
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Syllabus: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
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