First Report of the Central Executive Committee, Indian Famine Charitable Relief Fund, 1897: From January to July 1897 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780267284412: First Report of the Central Executive Committee, Indian Famine Charitable Relief Fund, 1897: From January to July 1897 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267284411 ISBN 13: 9780267284412

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A detailed, fact‑driven look at how the Indian famine relief fund was built, run, and tracked in 1897.

This book covers the Central Executive Committee’s operations up to July 31, 1897, with accompanying notes on receipts, expenditures, and the evolving structure of provincial and district committees. It presents the aims, organization, and anticipated milestones of the relief effort, including plans for a comprehensive second report.

The volume explains how the Fund was formed, how money moved through central and local committees, and how relief was classified under the four main objects defined by the government. It also describes ongoing efforts to prevent waste or abuse, and to document results as the famine persisted and crop conditions improved. Readers will see both the scope of charitable action and the practical challenges of relief administration in a large colonial framework.

How funds were raised, allocated, and reported across central, provincial, and district levels.
Relief methods in practice, including work-based aid, clothing distributions, and support for orphans.
How the committees sought to prevent extortion, ensure accountability, and measure impact.
Expectations for future reporting and the planned continuation of relief into late 1897 and beyond.

Ideal for readers of humanitarian history, colonial administration, and the social history of famine relief in India.

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