Question

Which among the following was not a target area-oriented special programme introduced during the Special Programmes Phase of decentralized planning?

• A. Pilot Intensive Rural Employment Project (PIREP)
• B. Small Farmers Development Agency Programme (SFDAP)
• C. Planning Commission Programme
• D. Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Planning Commission Programme

• The Planning Commission is a central institution, not a target area/development block-specific programme; the other options are special schemes focused on particular regions or groups.