Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding the scheme of rural reconstruction initiated by Sir Daniel Hamilton in 1903?

• A. The project focused solely on agricultural development without addressing health or literacy.
• B. It was launched in Sunderban Village, West Bengal, and included the establishment of the Co-operative Deposit Institute in 1910.
• C. The project was entirely successful and is still ongoing today.
• D. Specialized training for unemployed young farmers was not a part of this rural reconstruction initiative.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It was launched in Sunderban Village, West Bengal, and included the establishment of the Co-operative Deposit Institute in 1910.

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