GS PrelimsAgricultureGovernment Policies and Schemes for Agriculture2014
Consider the following pairs:
Programme/Project - Ministry
1. Drought-Prone Area Programme - Ministry of Agriculture
2. Desert Development Programme - Ministry of Environment and Forests
3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas - Ministry of Rural Development
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
A
1 and 2 only
B
3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
None
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. The Drought-Prone Area Programme (DPAP) was launched by the central government and is administered by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development, not the Ministry of Agriculture (though it might have been initiated under Agriculture earlier, its long-term implementation falls under Rural Development's purview for land resource management).
2. Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. The Desert Development Programme (DDP) is also administered by the Department of Land Resources under the Ministry of Rural Development, focused on combating desertification. It is not under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
3. Pair 3 is incorrectly matched. The National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) is a programme implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, focusing on integrated watershed management to enhance agricultural productivity in rainfed areas. It is not under the Ministry of Rural Development.
Since none of the pairs are correctly matched, the correct option is (D) None.