Question

Which of the following worker is NOT associated with the ICDS?

• A. Auxillary Nurse Midwife
• B. Anganwadi Worker
• C. Balsevika
• D. Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA)

Hint:

Frontline Trio:
1. AWW (ICDS) - Nutrition/Preschool.
2. ANM (Health Dept) - Vaccination.
3. ASHA (NRHM) - Health Liaison.
They work together but belong to different programs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
The question asks to identify which professional is not primarily part of the workforce of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• The ICDS scheme is implemented primarily through the Anganwadi center.

• The Anganwadi Worker (B) is the primary frontline functionary of ICDS. The Balsevika (C) is a term often used for workers trained in child care, frequently associated with ICDS or social welfare programs.

• The Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) (A) is a health worker who provides the "Health" component of ICDS (immunization, health checkups) in coordination with the Anganwadi.

• The ASHA (D) is a community health volunteer under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM/NHM). While ASHA and Anganwadi workers work together closely (convergence), ASHA is technically an NHM functionary, not an ICDS functionary.

• ICDS belongs to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, whereas ASHA belongs to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Step 3: Final Answer: ASHA is not primarily associated with ICDS; she is a functionary of NHM.