Programme/ Project Ministry
- Drought-Prone Area Programme: Ministry of Agriculture
- Desert Development Programme: Ministry of Environment and Forests
- National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas: Ministry of Rural Development
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
❌ Pair 1 – Incorrect: Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) is implemented by Ministry of Rural Development, not Ministry of Agriculture. It aims to mitigate adverse effects of drought on production of crops and livestock and productivity of land, water and human resources.
❌ Pair 2 – Incorrect: Desert Development Programme (DDP) is implemented by Ministry of Rural Development, not Ministry of Environment and Forests. It aims to control desertification and restore ecological balance in desert areas.
❌ Pair 3 – Incorrect: National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) is implemented by Ministry of Agriculture (now under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana), not Ministry of Rural Development.
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