Correct Statements about Extension Schemes
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Question (English)
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
- CDP (1952) is replaced by IRDP (1978–79)
- Key Village Scheme (1952) is replaced by ICDP (1965)
- KVS is also known as 'Mother of all schemes'
- All the above ✓ Correct
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All the above
All three statements are correct:
Statement-wise Explanation
- CDP replaced by IRDP: The Community Development Programme (CDP, 1952) was replaced by the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP, 1978–79). CDP aimed at holistic village development; IRDP focused more on poverty alleviation and income generation.
- KVS replaced by ICDP: The Key Village Scheme (KVS, August 1952) was replaced by the Intensive Cattle Development Project (ICDP, 1965). ICDP was started in milk-sheds of dairy projects to increase milk production with better breeding, feeding, health care, extension, and marketing.
- KVS = 'Mother of all schemes': KVS is rightly called the Mother of All Schemes because it was the first systematic cattle improvement initiative in India, setting the foundation for all future livestock development programs.
KVS Key Facts
- Launched: August 1952 (1st Five-Year Plan).
- Objective: Produce quality stud bulls; mass castration of scrub bulls.
- Nickname: Mother of all schemes.
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