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Lesson 19:Pre Independence Era

Firka Development Programme (1946)

This programme was started by Government in the last quarter of 1946 in Firkas throughout Madras state. It was extended to another 50 additional Firkas at the rate of two Firkas per district.

Selection of Firkas

1. On the basis of their backwardness.
2. Possibilities for increasing the production of handloom clothes and other cottage industries.

Objectives

1. To tackle the rural problem as a whole.
2. Preparation of short term plans for the development of rural communication, water supply.
3. Formation of panchayats and organization of cooperatives.
4. Long term plan to make the area self sufficient through agricultural, irrigational and livestock improvements.
5. Development of Khadi and Cottage Industries.

Method of work