Question

What was one of the key features of Sir Daniel Hamilton's rural development project initiated in Sunderban Village in 1903?

• A. It solely focused on agricultural production without any attention to other sectors.
• B. It included programs related to health, literacy, small industries, and cooperative savings.
• C. The project lasted only a few years and did not involve specialized training for farmers.
• D. The project was entirely focused on urban development rather than rural reconstruction.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It included programs related to health, literacy, small industries, and cooperative savings.

SCHEME OF RURAL RECONSTRUCTION

•In 1903, Sir Daniel Hamilton began a project of rural development on the basis of cooperation and started this project in " Sunderban Village" near West Bengal.

•In 1910 under this programme Co- operative Deposit Institute was established.

•Along with the savings, the programmes of health, literacy and small industry were started. •In this planning, the emphasis was on specialized training for unemployed young farmers to make them self dependent.

•This project continued till 15-16 years and after some time it disappeared