The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) has generated considerable interest among social scientists, planners and administrators and fairly a large number of studies have been conducted to evaluate and assess the impact of this programme. However, though the implementation of ICDS programme is largely dependent on Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) and they are the kingpin of the programme. However, studies on AWCs, in particular their contribution to ICDS is rare. Against this background the present study makes an attempt to examine the role of AWCs in ICDS project of Punjab. Analysis in the study has been carried out both at the macro and micro levels. The macro level analysis covers the state as a whole and based on secondary data. The micro level analysis is based on an empirical exercise confined to the AWCs of ICDS project in Punjab with reference to Batala Block of Gurudaspur district. As there are 120 Anganwadi centers in this block, 11 centers were selected by using simple random sampling method and interview method used to collect the required information from the supervisors of AWCs. The study found that though an elaborate arrangement has been made for the implementation of the ICDS Programme, the AWCs shouldered the major responsibility for the delivery of services. However, the whole programme appears to be insensitive and indifferent to the practical problems faced by AWCs at the grassroots level. Problems like inadequate infrastructure and resources, interference of local elites, non-cooperation of local community and associated complex bureaucratic procedures at various levels put the AWCs at a disadvantage position to carry out the assigned responsibilities. Finally, the study concludes by providing few policy suggestions to come over the obstacles faced by the AWCs.