INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Community development in India was initiated by Government of India through Community Development Programme (CDP) in 1952. The focus of CDP was on rural communities. But, professionally trained social workers concentrated their practice in urban areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -CDP or Community development programme started in 1952 by the Indian Government to bring community development. From the history of community development programmes in India, its main focus was on the communities of rural areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -On October 2, 1952, The Community Development Program was launched in India, on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. It was recommended by the Fiscal Commission (1949) and the Grow More Food Enquiry Committee (1952). It was a multi-project programme with the aim of the overall development of villagers.

Detailed explanation-4: -The community development programme was started in India, just after independence (1952). It was a multi-project programme with the aim of the overall development of rural people.