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At the state level, who was the Chairman of the State Development Committee responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Community Development Programme (CDP) and the National Extension Service (NES)?

AChief Secretary

BChief Minister

CDevelopment Commissioner

DMinister of Community Development

Answer:

B. Chief Minister

Read Explanation:

  • At the state level, the Chief Minister presided over the State Development Committee or a similar body, which was responsible for the execution of the Community Development Programme (CDP) and the National Extension Service (NES).

  • The committee included ministers from various development departments.


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