The present work is an empirical off-shoot of a theoritical quest towards understanding a Pro-Poor State. In tune with the said proposition, the dissertation explores the implementation of a major health intervention in Tamil Nadu namely, the ICDS. The study has five chapters. The introductory chapter begins with a briefing on importance of health status of women and children, the basic indicators that connote their anthropometric well- being alongside a detailed musing on the role played by the Government in addressing the issue of nutrition and health care. Cueing from state...