OBJECTIVES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
The fundamental or basic objective of Community Development in India is the development of people of "Destination Man".
The Ministry of Community Development and Cooperation, Govt. of India (1962) stated the specific objectives of the community development programme as follow:
(1) To assist each village in having effective panchayats, cooperatives and schools
(2) Through these village institutions, plan and carry out integrated multi-phased family, village, Block and District plan for
Increasing agricultural production.
Improving existing village crafts and industries and organising new ones.
Providing minimum essential health services and improving health practices.
Providing required educational facilities for children and an adult education programme.
Providing recreational facilities and programmes.
Improving housing and family living conditions, and Providing programmes for village women and youth.
