Question
Download Solution PDFCommunity development projects were strated on 2nd of October, 1952, then the number of blocks initially covered was _________:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFCommunity Development Projects in India were launched on October 2, 1952, as a significant step toward rural development.
- These projects aimed to enhance agriculture, irrigation, education, health, and rural industries through planned and integrated efforts.
Key Points
- The Community Development Programme (CDP) was initially launched with 55 development blocks, each covering about 100 villages.
- These blocks served as administrative units responsible for implementing developmental activities in agriculture, education, health, and infrastructure.
- The idea behind starting with 55 blocks was to test the feasibility of the program before expanding it nationwide.
- Over time, the number of blocks increased as the program demonstrated its effectiveness in rural transformation.
Hence, the correct answer is 55.
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