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Icds Anganwadi Benefits — Calculations & Slabs for FY 2026-27

Check which Anganwadi nutrition, health, immunisation, and pre-school services your child or pregnant/lactating mother is entitled to under the ICDS programme.

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The 6 Core Services under ICDS

1. Supplementary Nutrition (SNP)

Providing energy and protein supplements for 300 days a year to bridge the gap between actual intake and RDA standards.

2. Immunization

Protecting children under 6 years against polio, DPT, measles, and tuberculosis, plus tetanus vaccines for mothers.

3. Health Check-ups

Periodic check-ups for children, prenatal health assessments for mothers, recording height/weight trends.

4. Referral Services

Redirecting sick or malnourished children/mothers to primary health centres or hospitals with referral slips.

5. Pre-School Non-Formal Education

Play-based learning for children aged 3-6 years at the Anganwadi centre to prepare them for primary schooling.

6. Nutrition and Health Education

Training girls and mothers to implement healthy infant feeding (IYCF) practices and hygiene standards.

Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) Norms

Governed under Mission Poshan 2.0 and the National Food Security Act, 2013, the supplementary feeding is delivered for 300 days a year. Cost sharing between central and state governments is set at 60:40 ratio (90:10 in Himalayan/North Eastern states).

Nutritional and Cost Guidelines

  • Children (6 months to 6 years): 500 Kcal and 12-15 grams of protein daily. Standard cost norm: ₹8.00 per child per day.
  • Pregnant & Lactating Mothers: 600 Kcal and 18-20 grams of protein daily. Standard cost norm: ₹9.50 per mother per day.
  • Severely Underweight Children: 800 Kcal and 20-25 grams of protein daily. Standard cost norm: ₹12.00 per child per day.

Last verified: June 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Anganwadi ICDS benefits eligibility 2026

To be eligible for ICDS benefits in 2026, the beneficiary must be registered at a local Anganwadi centre. The primary target groups are: 1. Pregnant women. 2. Lactating mothers (0-6 months). 3. Children aged 6 months to 6 years. 4. Adolescent girls (11-14 years, out-of-school, in selected districts).

Anganwadi ICDS how to apply

Go to your nearest local Anganwadi centre in your neighborhood. The Anganwadi Worker (AWW) will record your details in their register (or Poshan Tracker app). Carry basic identity proofs like Aadhaar and bank details for cash benefits or nutrition tracking.

Anganwadi ICDS amount per month

ICDS benefits are primarily non-cash nutritional and health services. The estimated financial value of the Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) is ₹200/month for children (₹8/day), ₹237.50/month for pregnant/lactating mothers (₹9.50/day), and ₹300/month for severely underweight children (₹12/day), calculated for 25 feeding days.

Anganwadi ICDS documents required

The key documents required for Anganwadi registration include: 1. Aadhaar Card of the mother/guardian and child (if available). 2. Birth Certificate of the child. 3. MCP Card (Mother and Child Protection Card) from a government health centre. 4. BPL Card or Income certificate (to verify priority eligibility).

Where can I verify the source data for this calculator?

You can verify the values against the official notifications listed in our data sources section at the bottom of the page.

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About This Calculator

Target Audience: Salaried taxpayers, investors & retirees planning Indian tax & wealth growth

What Does This Calculator Do?

This tool helps you check your eligibility for the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme run through Anganwadi centres. It outlines the health, pre-school education, and nutritional benefits you or your child are entitled to for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 under the Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 framework.

How to Use It

  1. Select Beneficiary Type: Choose from the tabs representing Pregnant Women, Lactating Mothers, or children of different age groups.
  2. Anganwadi Registration: Confirm if the beneficiary is registered at a local Anganwadi centre.
  3. Socio-Economic Indicators: Specify if the household belongs to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) or SC/ST category.
  4. Child Health Status: If checking for a child, select if the child is diagnosed as severely underweight.

The Logic Explained Simply

  • Core Entitlements: Under Poshan 2.0, beneficiaries are entitled to Supplementary Nutrition Program (SNP) benefits for 25 feeding days a month.
  • Nutritional Targets: The scheme specifies calories and protein targets based on the beneficiary category:
  • Children (6 months to 6 years): 500 kcal and 12-15g of protein daily.
  • Pregnant & Lactating Women: 600 kcal and 18-20g of protein daily.
  • Severely Malnourished Children: 800 kcal and 20-25g of protein daily.
  • Monetary Valuation: Based on the statutory cost norms, the daily food support value is ₹8.00/day for children, ₹9.50/day for pregnant/lactating mothers, and ₹12.00/day for severely underweight children.

Real-World Calculation Breakdown

A registered mother in Bihar uses the tool to check entitlements for her 2-year-old child who is severely underweight:

  • Daily Nutritional Cost Norm: ₹12.00 per day for severely underweight children.
  • Monthly Feeding Days: 25 days.
  • Calculated Monthly Support Value: ₹12.00 * 25 = ₹300.
  • Calorie Target: 800 kcal and 20-25g of protein daily.
  • Other Unlocked Entitlements: Free immunizations, quarterly health check-ups at the Anganwadi centre, and growth monitoring charts.

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