Question

Marthandum Project was started in which year?

• A. 1926
• B. 1921
• C. 1934
• D. 1946

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1921

Marthandam Project

• Dr. Spencer Hatch of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) set up a Project in 1921 at Martandam, 25 miles south of Thiruvananthapuram.

• The purpose of this experiment was to bring about a complete upward development towards a more complete and meaningful life for rural people.

• This village was undeveloped economically and the economic condition of the native majority was poor.

• The objectives of the project were:

•Spiritual Development

•Mental Development

•Physical Development

•Social Development

•Economic Development

• The major achievements of the programme were the change in the attitudes of the rural people, formation of a desire to improve the spirit of cooperation and self-respect.