The Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) is a functionary in charge of Block-level implementation of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. The CDPO plays a key role in overseeing the implementation of the scheme. This includes: preparation of village and urban-centre ICDS plans; working with the district administration, village and cluster level functionaries, and Panchayati Raj institutions to facilitate and coordinate the release of funds and delivery of services. The CDPO also manages the Lady Supervisors in their blocks, and monitors progress through periodic reports and maintenance of registers and records.
