The ________ scheme is a government initiative for the all-round development (health, nutrition and education) of children under age 6.

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The correct option is D Integrated Child Development Services
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is a government initiative for the all-round development (health, nutrition and education) of children under age 6. It was launched by the Government of India in 1975. Its aim is to reduce infant mortality, child malnutrition and to provide pre-school education. The ICDS scheme is today one of the worlds largest and most unique programmes for early childhood development.

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