In which year Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP) was launched?
A1964
B1970
C1960
D1967
Answer:
C. 1960
Read Explanation:
Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP-1960)
The major outcome of the above thinking was the formulation of a strategy of intensive approach to agricultural production, specially the food grains.
A new programme named as IADP was formulated which was launched gradually from 1960.
The third five year plan (1961-1966) incorporated this programme into the planned development process.
This programme was popularly known as a "package programme".
This name was given because of the collective and simultaneous application of all practices of improved seeds, irrigation, fertilizer, plant protection, implements, credit, etc.