Question

Regarding the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP), consider the following statements: Which of the above statements are correct?

1. IRDP was implemented to create sustainable income sources for the rural poor.
2. The program provided up to 50% subsidies exclusively for agricultural laborers.
3. IRDP was merged with Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) in 1999 to focus on self-employment.

• A. 1 only
• B. 1, 3
• C. 1, 2
• D. All

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1, 3

IRDP provided subsidies to various target groups, not just agricultural laborers, so statement 2 is incorrect