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Lesson 19:Pre Independence Era

Method of work

1. Collector was primarily responsible for the good working.
2. For assistance, one rural welfare officer of the rank of Naib Tehsildar was put in charge of 2-3 selected Firkas.
3. Every Firka was divided in to 5-6 groups of villages.
4. Each group was under the charge of Gram Sewak, who was of the rank of revenue inspector.
5. Each Firka or group of Firkas was provided with special staff like Agricultural field man, P.W.D. supervisor and minor irrigation overseers.
6. Development committees consisting of officials and non officials were formed.
7. At state level, State Rural Welfare Board was formed.
8. Five non official agencies were selected and given grants for doing Firka development in:

1. Rural communication.
2. Drinking water facility.
3. Sanitation.
4. Agriculture.
5. Khadi and other village industries.