Rural India A Monthly Devoted to Rural Problem July 1942

It is therefore the primary duty of village workers to mould the lives of the people according to the tenets of moral law and promote the spirit of Vajna ( sacrificial act ) for mutual service and happiness of the society. [...] The workers of Village Banks with their more intimate touch with the life of the villagers and through the coperation of the Union Banks would be in a better position to improve the economic life of the village people. [...] Reference may be made here to the scheme of subsidies that the Government of Bombay have sanctioned for the introduction of the ghanies. [...] All technical advice and assistance in the erection of the ghani and putting it in smooth working order will be given to the Teli free of charge by the Department of Industries soon after his executing the necessary agreement for the purchase of the ghani on subsidy and loan basis as described above. [...] Repeatedly the Charans sing of them ! Some of these songs celebrate the chivalry of different Rajput clans : The Hada Rajputs are great in fighting in fierce battle The Gours are great in feats of swordsmanship The Devras are great in persistence And the Rathors are unique heroes.