How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India? 1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country. 2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures. 3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes. 4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1, 2 and 3 only
- B3 and 4 onlyCorrect
- C4 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
The correct option is B because of the following reasons:
Statement 1 is incorrect because DRDAs are registered societies, not Panchayati Raj Institutions. While they work closely with Zila Parishads, they do not act as local self government bodies.
Statement 2 is incorrect because DRDAs are primarily implementation and coordination agencies. They do not carry out scientific research or academic studies on the causes of poverty and malnutrition; that task is handled by specialized research institutes and planning bodies.
Statement 3 is correct because a core function of the DRDA is to act as a coordinating agency between different departments, banks, and local bodies to ensure that anti poverty schemes are implemented effectively.
Statement 4 is correct because DRDAs are responsible for the management, monitoring, and oversight of funds allocated for various rural development and poverty alleviation programmes to ensure they are used for their intended purpose.
Therefore, only statements 3 and 4 are correct.
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