(i) The social benefits of ITDP in the Bharmaur tribal region are:
(ii) Sustainable development refers to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
(iii)
(i) (b) Area specific approach of development.
(ii) (c) Integrated Tribal Development Programme
(iii) (b) Eco-development
(i) The Drought-Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) was started in 1973 during the Fourth Five Year Plan with the objectives of providing employment to the people in drought-prone areas. But later on, it emphasised on irrigation projects, land development programmes, afforestation, grassland development, electricity, roads, market, credit and services, etc.
The drought prone area in India spread over semi-arid and arid tract of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Western Madhya Pradesh, Marathwada region of Maharashtra, Rayalseema and Telangana plateaus of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka plateau and highlands and interior parts of Tamil Nadu.
The drought prone areas of Punjab, Haryana and north-Rajasthan are largely protected due to spread of irrigation in these regions.
The planning commission of India made the plans for the development of agriculture and allied sectors. The planning commission of India initiated a comprehensive and detailed regional plain for the development of agriculture. Emphasis is given on the irrigation projects and land development programme. In this way, drought-prone area programme help in the development of dryland agriculture in India.
(ii) Various scholars have questioned the ecological sustainability of Indira Gandhi Canal Project. The important measures of promotion of sustainability in Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area are:
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