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The objectives are to support the Government to strengthen: (a) the policy framework, systems and capacities at the national level and in 8 selected states to deliver quality ICDS services, especially in nutritional outcomes; and (b) the policy/institutional framework and state level stewardship for multi-sectoral nutrition planning and implementation. Bank Approval completed on 6 September 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P121731. US$ 106.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Woman and Child Development, 6th Floor, A Wing, Shastri Bhawan, India, Tel: (91-11) 2338-7683, Fax: (91-11) 2307-0479, E-mail: jscw.wcd@nic.in, Contact: Dr. Shreeranjan, Joint Secretary

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