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Match the following List I with List II:

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1. Nilokheri Experiment → Sh. S. K. Dey (III)
· Launched post-independence for rural reconstruction and vocational training.
· S.K. Dey, a pioneer in community development, led this initiative.
2. Etawah Pilot Project → Lt. Col. Albert Mayer (I)
· Initiated in 1948 in Uttar Pradesh.
· An experimental model for rural development with intensive focus on health, education, and agriculture.
· Led by Lt. Col. Albert Mayer, an American planner.
3. Marthandam Project → Dr. Spencer Hatch (II)
· Started in Travancore (now in Tamil Nadu), based on YMCA model.
· Aimed at integrated rural development and self-reliance.
· Initiated by Dr. Spencer Hatch.
4. Gurgaon Experiment → Mr. F. L. Brayne (IV)
· Launched during British rule in Gurgaon district (Haryana today).
· Focused on improving rural sanitation, health, and farming methods.
· Led by Mr. F. L. Brayne, a British ICS officer.
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These extension initiatives laid the foundation for India’s community development and rural extension efforts after independence. They introduced concepts such as participatory development, multi-sectoral integration, and farmer education, which continue to influence extension policies and programs today. Each project emphasized involving the rural population, improving agricultural productivity, and enhancing social welfare, reflecting evolving strategies to address rural challenges.