1990 – 15 YEARS OF I.C.D.S.

The Integrated Child Development Services ( I.C.D.S. ) was inaugurated in 1975. I the is the largest and most important Government scheme, which ams at the overall development of children in the economically weaker section of the society. This scheme includes supply of supplementary food to children, provision of immunization facility to expectant mothers and children against various infectious diseases and regular health check up.

To highlight the commendable work being done by I.C.D.S., a 1 rupee commemorative coin was issued on 17^th January, 1991 on the 15^th anniversary of the organization.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1990

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows a child in its mother’s lap, set within radiating sun – symbolizing general well being. The legend ‘15 YEARS OF I.C.D.S.’ in English appears around the right half and

‘Samekita Bal Bikash Seva Yojana’ in Hindi around the left half of the periphery. The text ‘ Basudhaiba Kutumbakam’ in Sanskrit ( meaning – ‘People of the World are our kins’ ) is set on the top of the central design, with the date ‘ 1975 – 1990 ‘ noted below.

Minted at –Mumbai, Hyderabad