Question

From what date was the DRDA Administration introduced?

• A. 1st April 1998
• B. 1st May 1999
• C. 1st April 1999
• D. 1st January 1999

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1st April 1999

• The District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Administration was introduced on 1st April 1999.

• DRDA is a nodal agency for the implementation of various poverty alleviation and rural development programs of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, at the district level.

• The main objective of DRDA is to effectively implement poverty reduction schemes and to ensure overall development of rural areas.

• DRDA aims to bridge the gap between the rural and urban areas by providing employment opportunities and improving the quality of life in rural communities.

• DRDA plays a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and monitoring rural development projects, ensuring their timely and efficient completion.

• The introduction of DRDA Administration marked a significant step in strengthening the decentralized planning and implementation of rural development initiatives in India.

• DRDAs are involved in programs like the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY), which was later restructured into the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM).