GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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The ____ was started in 1977-78 with the main aim of controlling desertification, restoring ecological balance and creating conditions to improve the economic level of people in desert areas.
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Desert Peoples Programme (DPP)
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Desert Development Programme (DDP)
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Desert Welfare Programme (DWP)
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Desert Samadhaan Programme (DSP)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The basic object of the programme is to minimise the adverse effect of drought and control desertification through rejuvenation of natural resource base of the identified desert areas. The programme strives to achieve ecological balance in the long run.
Detailed explanation-2: -On the recommendations of the National Commission on Agriculture, in its Interim Report (1974), and the Final Report (1976), the Desert Development Programme (DDP) was started in the year 1977-78. The programme is being implemented through watershed approach under the Guidelines for Watershed Development w.e.f. 1.4.
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