Question

In 1955 a special committee known as the Karve Committee was constituted. This committee advised?

• A. the promotion of small-scale industries for the purpose of rural development
• B. the promotion of the agriculture sector
• C. the rapid export of cotton and fresh fruits
• D. the promotion of large industries for the purpose of urban development

Answer 1

Answer:

A. the promotion of small-scale industries for the purpose of rural development

• The Karve Committee, constituted in 1955, advised on the potential of utilizing small-scale industries for promoting rural development.

• A committee on the village and limited-scope businesses were set up by Planning Commission (presently NITI AYOG) in 1955.

• So, it is additionally called the Village and Small-Scale Industries Committee or Karve Committee after its head Dattatreya Gopal Karve.

• It was set up for the development and advancement of small-scale industries and rural development