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Lesson 19:Pre Independence Era

State Rural Development Programme (1935-36)

This programme was started by Indian Government in 1935-36; with the budget provision of Rupees One Crore for the whole country"

Objectives:

1. Economic development.
2. Development of village communication.
3. Rural sanitation and recreation.
4. Provision for medical aids.
5. Improvement of agriculture.

Activities:

1. Encouragement of village industry.
2. Construction of roads, post offices, etc. means of communication and transportations.
3. Sanitation and village recreation.
4. Opening dispensaries and mobile facilities for dispersing medical aids.
5. Agricultural development.

Method of work:

1. Rural reconstruction centers were organized for extension work in rural areas.
2. Non official organization and educational institutions participated in the work.
3. Rural upliftment Board consisting of official and non official was set up.