The second name of this project is "Average district project". By name it seems that this is a representative district on the basis of resources criteria; so that successful programme should be adopted in all places easily.
It was conceived in 1947. But it was started in September 1948. This project was initiated in the guidance of Lt. Colonel Albert Mayor who had come to India with American armed forces in 1944, and had background of this type of work in USA.
Mr. Harace Holenes was the person at the spot who translated the scheme into practice. It received the Assistance from the U.S. point 4 programme. Project was started with 64 villages but it was increased by 97.
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