Abstract

ROLE OF HOME SCIENCE EXTENSION IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Shuchi Mittal

Volume: 1 Issue: 1 2011

Abstract:

Home Science extension education has played an important role in strengthening the inner ability of our women by enhancing their level of education and by imparting financial independence. Life cannot be sustained without adequate nourishment, good health, protective environment, good housing, managerial qualities/skills, empowerments, suitable resources, communication skills, high literacy levels and aspirations. All these are essential for national development. Home science is an integral course which builds an individual with all these qualities and thereby aims at development of individuals, his family, the community and the nation in large. Home science also encourages children to participate in community extension activities and thereby make them realize their commitment to their society and less privileged and school dropouts in rural and urban areas. To strengthen the work of the government and non governmental agencies in providing all round development of individuals through imparting knowledge on health, nutrition, home management, child development, their rights and responsibilities, modern technologies and other relevant information, which will lead to nutrition and social standards

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