How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India

2012

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 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 programs
4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programs

(a)

1, 2 and 3 only

(b)

3 and 4 only

(c)

4 only

(d)

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer:

(b)

Explanation

District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) play a key role in the implementation of anti-poverty programs by ensuring coordination among various sectors and departments and overseeing the effective utilization of funds. However, DRDAs do not act as Panchayati Raj Institutions, nor do they conduct area-specific scientific studies on poverty and malnutrition. Therefore, the correct answer is (b) 3 and 4 only.