Question

Which ministry's anti-poverty programmes does the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) primarily implement?

• A. Ministry of Urban Development
• B. Ministry of Rural Development
• C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
• D. Ministry of Finance

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Ministry of Rural Development

• The District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) is a key governmental body in India responsible for the implementation of rural development schemes.

• DRDA primarily implements anti-poverty programmes and rural development schemes that fall under the purview of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.

• The Ministry of Rural Development focuses on poverty alleviation, employment generation, and infrastructure development in rural areas.

• Key programs implemented through DRDA include:

  1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA): A flagship scheme providing guaranteed wage employment to rural households.

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): Focused on providing rural road connectivity.

  3. National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM): Aimed at empowering rural poor, especially women, through self-help groups (SHGs).

  4. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G): Housing for all in rural areas.

• DRDAs act as a crucial link between the central government's policies and their on-ground implementation at the district level, ensuring that rural populations benefit from these anti-poverty initiatives.