Consider the following pairs:
| Programme/Projects | 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 pairs given above is/are correct
- 1 and 2 only
- 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- None
Explanation
Pair 1 is incorrect
- This programme was initiated during the Fourth Five Year Plan with the objectives of providing employment to the people in drought-prone areas and creating productive assets. The National Committee on Development of Backward Areas reviewed the performance of this programme.
Pair 2 is incorrect
- Desert Development Programme (DDP) by Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development aims to minimise the adverse effect of drought and control desertification through rejuvenation of natural resource base of the identified desert areas.
Pair 3 is incorrect
- The National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA), under the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasizes integrated watershed management and sustainable farming practices to boost productivity in rainfed regions.
