Mukhya Sevika study plan

List and explain the key milestones of physical, cognitive, language, and socio-emotional development from birth to six years.

Describe the contributions of Piaget, Vygotsky, and Erikson to early childhood development and apply one concept to a field scenario.

Identify common developmental delays and disabilities in young children and outline the referral process.

Explain the importance of early stimulation, play, and responsive caregiving in the first 1000 days.

Design three age-appropriate pre-school activities that integrate developmental domains (e.g., language and motor).

Explain the principles of activity planning: child-centered, play-based, and locally resourced.

Draft a daily schedule for an Anganwadi centre that balances free play, guided activities, meals, and rest.

Describe how to adapt activities for children with special needs in an inclusive setting.

Summarize the nutritional requirements of pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children under six.

Identify the causes and consequences of protein-energy malnutrition, iron-deficiency anemia, and vitamin A deficiency.

Explain the components of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) nutrition package, including Take-Home Ration and hot cooked meals.

Outline key hygiene practices for food handling, personal hygiene, and environmental sanitation in an Anganwadi centre.

Describe the objectives, target groups, and services under ICDS and the role of the Mukhya Sevika.

Explain the National Health Mission’s maternal and child health schemes (e.g., Janani Suraksha Yojana, immunization schedule).

List the key provisions of the POSHAN Abhiyaan and how they are implemented at the field level.

Identify the referral pathways for sick children and high-risk pregnant women.

Explain the objectives and components of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme and the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.

Describe community mobilization techniques such as street plays, home visits, and mothers’ meetings.

Outline how to form and engage Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committees (VHSNC) and self-help groups.

Identify barriers to community participation (e.g., caste, gender, distance) and propose solutions.

Describe the records and registers maintained at an Anganwadi centre (e.g., growth charts, immunization register, stock register).

Explain the process of conducting supportive supervision and giving constructive feedback to Anganwadi Workers.

Outline the steps for preparing monthly and quarterly progress reports.

Identify indicators for monitoring nutrition, pre-school education, and health services.

Review current affairs from the past six months related to women and child development, health, and education.

Solve quantitative aptitude problems on percentages, ratios, averages, and data interpretation.

Practice reasoning questions on analogies, coding-decoding, and syllogisms.

Memorize key facts about Indian government policies and international commitments (e.g., SDGs related to women and children).

Revise all domains through summary notes and flashcards.

Practice writing official letters, reports, and case studies in clear English.

Take two full-length mock tests under timed conditions and analyze performance.

Develop a personal exam-day strategy for time management and question selection.