An important component of Tamil Nadu’s health system focusing on maternal and child health is:

Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
Midday Meal Scheme
Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)
National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)

The correct answer is Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).

ICDS is a government program that provides a range of services to children under six years of age and their mothers. These services include health, nutrition, education, and social support. ICDS is implemented through a network of Anganwadi centers, which are located in every village and urban slum in India.

ICDS is one of the largest and most successful government programs in India. It has been credited with improving the health and nutrition of children and reducing maternal mortality. ICDS is also a valuable source of employment for women in rural areas.

The other options are incorrect because they are not focused on maternal and child health.

  • Midday Meal Scheme is a government program that provides free meals to children in government schools.
  • Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a government program that provides cash incentives to pregnant women who deliver their babies in a hospital.
  • National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) is a government program that provides financial assistance and training to poor families in rural areas.