🏘️ Rural Development Agencies & Programmes
NATP, IVLP, watershed development programmes (DPAP, DDP, IWDP), SFDA, MFALA, ITDA, IRDP, SGSY — comprehensive details for AFO exam.
National Agriculture Technology Project (NATP)
- Initiated by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India with financial assistance of World Bank
- Implemented with the assistance of MANAGE
- Coverage: 28 districts covering 7 states
- Duration: 5 years (1998-2003)
Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP)
- An innovative programme developed by ICAR
- Objective: to help scientists have direct interaction with the farming community
- Bridges the gap between research institutions and farmers at the field level
National Watershed Development Programmes
India's watershed development is implemented through three major programmes:
| Programme | Full Form | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DPAP | Drought Prone Area Programme | 1973-74 |
| DDP | Desert Development Programme | 1977-78 |
| IWDP | Integrated Wasteland Development Programme | 1989-90 |
IMPORTANT
Since 1 April 1995, all three programmes are implemented on the basis of common guidelines for watershed development.
Cost Sharing Ratios (Centre : State)
| Programme | Centre | State |
|---|---|---|
| DPAP & DDP | 75 | 25 |
| IWDP | 11 | 1 |
TIP
Memory Aid: DPAP & DDP share the same ratio (75:25). IWDP has a much higher central share (11:1) because it deals with wastelands which are a national priority.
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National Agriculture Technology Project (NATP)
- Initiated by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India with financial assistance of World Bank
- Implemented with the assistance of MANAGE
- Coverage: 28 districts covering 7 states
- Duration: 5 years (1998-2003)
Institution Village Linkage Programme (IVLP)
- An innovative programme developed by ICAR
- Objective: to help scientists have direct interaction with the farming community
- Bridges the gap between research institutions and farmers at the field level
National Watershed Development Programmes
India's watershed development is implemented through three major programmes:
| Programme | Full Form | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DPAP | Drought Prone Area Programme | 1973-74 |
| DDP | Desert Development Programme | 1977-78 |
| IWDP | Integrated Wasteland Development Programme | 1989-90 |
IMPORTANT
Since 1 April 1995, all three programmes are implemented on the basis of common guidelines for watershed development.
Cost Sharing Ratios (Centre : State)
| Programme | Centre | State |
|---|---|---|
| DPAP & DDP | 75 | 25 |
| IWDP | 11 | 1 |
TIP
Memory Aid: DPAP & DDP share the same ratio (75:25). IWDP has a much higher central share (11:1) because it deals with wastelands which are a national priority.
SFDA & MFALA
Small Farmer Development Agency (SFDA)
Marginal Farmers and Agricultural Labourers Agency (MFALA)
- Government accepted the recommendation made in the 4th Five Year Plan and set up both agencies in selected districts
- Started functioning from: 1971-72 onwards
- Provision of subsidy at the rate of 25% and 33% of the cost of an approved scheme to selected beneficiaries
Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA)
- Main objective: socio-economic development of tribal communities through income-generating schemes
- ITDA project areas are generally contiguous areas of the size of a Tehsil or Block or more
- Criterion: ST population is 50% or more of the total population
Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)
- Started: 1978
- Funding: 50:50 basis by the centre and states
- Mainly for individual development of people below the poverty line
Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)
- Effective from: 1st April 1999 (1999-2000)
- Main programme for promoting poverty alleviation through self-employment
- SGSY is a holistic package that replaces the earlier:
- IRDP
- TRYSEM
- DWCRA
- SITRA
- and other related programmes
IMPORTANT
Exam favourite: "Which programme replaced IRDP, TRYSEM, DWCRA, and SITRA?" → Answer: SGSY (1999)
Other Key Programmes
NREP (National Rural Employment Programme)
- Launched: 1980
- Objective: Increase employment opportunities in rural areas
JRY (Jawahar Rozgar Yojana)
- Started: 1989
- Objective: Generate additional gainful employment for unemployed rural youth
TRYSEM (Training of Rural Youth for Self-Employment)
- Launched: 1979
- Objective: Provide rural youth (18-35 years) from families below poverty line with training and technical skills for self-employment in agriculture, industry, services, and business
NOTE
Key Funding Ratios to Remember:
- IRDP = 50:50 (Centre:State)
- DPAP & DDP = 75:25 (Centre:State)
- IWDP = 11:1 (Centre:State)