DMPQ- What are the objectives of Drought-prone Areas Programme?

Minimize adverse effects of droughts on the productivity of land, water and human resources
Promote overall economic development and improve the socio-economic condition of poor and disadvantaged sections inhabiting the programme areas Capacity building and empowerment of village community, ensuring participation of Panchayati Raj Institutions and NGOs in programme implementation at grassroots level and transfer of funds as well as decision-making power to the local people
Since 1995-96, a watershed development based approach has been adopted

OPSC Notes brings Prelims and Mains programs for OPSC Prelims and OPSC Mains Exam preparation. Various Programs initiated by OPSC Notes are as follows:-