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Extension Efforts in Pre and Post Independence Era

Extension efforts in the pre and post-independence era focused on educating farmers about modern practices to increase agricultural productivity and reduce food imports. Grow more food campaigns and firka development schemes also aimed to boost food production and rural development through improved infrastructure. After independence, extension services expanded further to empower smallholder farmers through sustainable practices.

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Extension Efforts in Pre and Post Independence Era

Extension efforts in the pre and post-independence era focused on educating farmers about modern practices to increase agricultural productivity and reduce food imports. Grow more food campaigns and firka development schemes also aimed to boost food production and rural development through improved infrastructure. After independence, extension services expanded further to empower smallholder farmers through sustainable practices.

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• Extension efforts played a crucial role in agricultural

development during the pre and post-independence


era.
• Extension is a word that derived from the latin
• "Ex" means out and "Tension" means stretching.
• Grow more food campaigns aimed to increase
agricultural productivity and ensure food security

• Firka development schemes focused on rural


development and improving agricultural practice
Pre independence era (before 1947) :-
• During the pre-independence era, extension efforts
were primarily focused on educating farmers about
modern agricultural practices.

• Extension workers were trained to disseminate information on


improved seed varieties, crop rotation, and pest control
methods.

• These efforts were aimed at increasing agricultural


productivity and reducing dependence on imported
food.
• Grow more food campaigns were launched to increase food
production and ensure food security for the growing
population.

• These campaigns encouraged farmers to adopt modern


techniques, use fertilizers, and improve irrigation
practices.

• The goal was to reduce dependence on food imports and


make the country self-sufficient in food production.
• After independence, extension services were further expanded
to reach more farmers across the country.

• Government agencies and non-profit organizations collaborated


to provide extension services in rural areas.

• Emphasis was placed on promoting sustainable agricultural


practices and empowering smallholder farmers.
FIRKA DEVELOPMENT SCHEME( 1946)- T . Prakasham

• Firka development schemes were introduced


to promote comprehensive rural
development and improve infrastructure in
agricultural areas.

• These schemes focused on providing basic


amenities such as roads, schools, and
healthcare facilities in rural communities.

• The aim was to create a conducive


environment for agricultural development
and improve the overall quality of life
in rural areas.
INDIAN VILLAGE SERVICE (1945) – B.N. Gupta

• The Indian Village Service is a government


initiative aimed at improving the quality of
life in rural areas.

• It focuses on providing essential services such


as healthcare, education, and
infrastructure to villages across India.

• The program aims to empower local


communities and promote sustainable
development.
ETAWAH PILOT PROJECT (1948) – Albert mayer
• The Etowah Pilot Project is a collaborative effort
between government agencies and local communities in
a specific region.

• It aims to test innovative solutions to


address challenges faced by rural villages in
terms of healthcare, education, and
infrastructure.

• The project serves as a model for scaling up


successful interventions to other villages.
• Assess the healthcare needs of the community and
provide appropriate medical services.

• Enhance educational facilities and promote literacy


NILOKHARI PROJECT (1948) – S.K. Dey

• The Nilokheri Project is a development


initiative focused on a specific village or
cluster of villages in India.

• It aims to address socio-economic challenges


and improve the quality of life for
residents through targeted interventions.

• The project is implemented with the


active participation of the local
community and support from government
agencies.
• Enhance agricultural productivity and
promote sustainable farming
practices.
• Extension efforts in the pre and post-independence era, grow
more food campaigns, and firka development schemes played
a vital role in agricultural development and rural
transformation.

• These initiatives helped to increase agricultural productivity,


ensure food security, and improve the livelihoods of farmers in
India.

• Moving forward, there is a need for continued investment,


innovation, and collaboration to further strengthen
extension services and promote sustainable agricultural
development in the country.

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