What are the objectives of child development programs?

The objectives of child development programs are: 1) To ensure improvement in the nutritional and health status of children aged 0 to 6 years. 2) To lay the foundation for proper psychological, physical, and social development of children. 3) To reduce mortality, morbidity, malnutrition, and school dropouts. 4) To ensure effective coordination through policy and implementation among various departments with the aim of promoting child development. 5) To enhance the mother's capacity to take care of general health and nutritional needs through nutrition and health education.