Community Development Programme (CDP)

iAbout This Scheme

Launched on 2 October 1952 by Prime Minister Nehru, the Community Development Programme was India's first large-scale rural development initiative. It aimed to transform rural life through integrated development of agriculture, education, health, and infrastructure using a Block Development Officer system. The programme covered 55 Community Development Blocks at launch and expanded to cover the entire country by 1963.

🎁Key Benefits

• Agricultural extension services and improved seeds
• Construction of rural roads, schools, and health centres
• Training of village-level workers (Gram Sevaks)
• Promotion of cottage industries and cooperatives
• Adult literacy and non-formal education programmes

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  Scheme discontinued — historical archive only

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions