Question

National Extension Service was launched during which five year plan?

• A. First
• B. Second
• C. Third
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A. First

The National Extension Service (NES) was launched during the First Five-Year Plan in 1953, as an extension of the Community Development Programme that began in 1952. It was initiated to cover the entire country with rural development initiatives, focusing on agricultural improvement, technical guidance, and grassroots participation.