Question

What are the major focus of NWDPRA (National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed areas)?

1.Holistic development of watershed areas

2. Revival of Agrarian sector

3. Natural resource management

4. Livelihood support initiatives

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 2, 3 and 4
• C. 1, 3 and 4
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2, 3 and 4

The National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) was launched in 1990-91 with the following objectives: 1.Conservation, development and sustainable management of natural resources including their use. Enhancement of agricultural productivity and production in a sustainable manner. 2.Restoration of ecological balance in the degraded and fragile rainfed ecosystems by greening these areas through appropriate mix of trees, shrubs and grasses. 3.Reduction in regional disparity between irrigated and rainfed areas. 4.Creation of sustained employment opportunities for the rural community including the landless.