6.3 - Drought Prone Area Programme
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Introduction to Drought Prone Areas
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Let's discuss drought-prone areas. What do you think are the main issues faced by these regions?
I think water scarcity is a major issue.
Yes, and that affects agriculture and income for farmers, right?
Exactly! Drought affects not only water but the entire economy of the region. This is why the Drought Prone Area Programme was initiated. Can anyone tell me when it started?
It started during the Fourth Five Year Plan, right?
Correct! The goal was to provide employment and create productive assets for communities in these areas. Remember, DPAP stands for Drought Prone Area Programme. It's crucial for development.
What specific initiatives are included in this programme?
Great question! Initially, it focused on labor-intensive civil works, but it later emphasized irrigation projects, agricultural support, and basic infrastructure.
How does this programme help improve people's lives?
It creates jobs and improves access to essential services, ultimately aiming to reduce socio-economic disparities. Let's summarize: Drought Prone Area Programme aims to support drought-affected communities through various developmental initiatives.
Objectives and Strategies
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Now let's look at the objectives of the DPAP. Who can tell me some of them?
One of the objectives is to create productive assets in drought-affected regions.
And providing employment opportunities, too!
Exactly, you both got it! The DPAP also focuses on building infrastructure like roads and markets. Why do you think this is important?
It helps in connecting farmers to markets and improves their economic situations.
Right! It closes the gap between producers and consumers. The programme includes initiatives like land development, afforestation, and irrigation projects. Can you think of how these might benefit the ecosystem?
They can help in restoring ecological balance and increasing soil fertility!
Exactly! Healthy ecosystems are vital for sustainable development.
Challenges and Future Directions
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Let’s talk about challenges faced by the DPAP. What difficult aspects do you think the programme encounters?
Maybe funding or resources could be limited?
And sometimes local conditions might change or be unpredictable.
That's true. Weather unpredictability and budget constraints can hinder progress. Also, can you think of what more can be done?
Perhaps enhancing community engagement to ensure initiatives meet local needs?
Yes, and tracking the impacts over time to adjust strategies accordingly!
Excellent ideas! It's crucial to have a dynamic approach to ensure the longevity of the DPAP. In summary, while the program presents challenges, there are still many opportunities for future development.
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Initiated during India's Fourth Five Year Plan, the Drought Prone Area Programme seeks to address economic backwardness in drought-prone regions through employment creation and the development of productive assets, primarily focusing on civil works and agricultural support. It emphasizes ecological balance and rural infrastructure improvements to combat socio-economic disparities.
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Drought Prone Area Programme
The Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) was launched during India's Fourth Five Year Plan with the primary objective of providing employment opportunities and creating productive assets in drought-affected regions. While originally focusing on labor-intensive civil works, the program later included irrigation projects, agricultural development, afforestation efforts, and basic rural infrastructure improvements like electricity, roads, markets, credit, and services.
With recognition of persistent regional imbalances in economic development, the Planning Commission sought to advance planning efforts to address specific target areas, facilitating initiatives such as the DPAP. This program emerged alongside similar efforts like the Command Area Development Programme, focusing on the unique challenges faced by drought-prone regions.
As drought-prone areas in India often exhibit ecological vulnerability and socio-economic challenges, sustained planning and implementation of the DPAP are significant for improving livelihoods, restoring ecological balance, and ensuring long-term sustainability of resources in these areas.
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Introduction to the Drought Prone Area Programme
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This programme was initiated during the Fourth Five Year Plan with the objectives of providing employment to the people in drought-prone areas and creating productive assets.
Detailed Explanation
The Drought Prone Area Programme was launched to address the economic challenges faced by regions that frequently experience drought. The key goals were to create job opportunities for the local populace and to develop resources that could improve the living standards in these areas.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a village that suffers greatly during dry seasons. This programme acts as a lifeline, providing jobs in activities like construction and irrigation, which not only give people work but also build structures that help the community thrive. It's like giving someone a fishing rod instead of just handing them fish; it empowers them to sustain themselves.
Changing Focus of the Programme
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Initially, this programme laid emphasis on the construction of labour-intensive civil works. But later on, it emphasised on irrigation projects, land development programmes, afforestation, grassland development and the creation of basic rural infrastructure, such as electricity, roads, market, credit, and services.
Detailed Explanation
The Drought Prone Area Programme evolved over time. Initially focused on labor-intensive projects to create jobs, it shifted its emphasis to more sustainable practices like irrigation, which ensure long-term agricultural productivity. This included improving infrastructure that supports economic activities, such as roads and markets, so that farmers could sell their products more effectively.
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Think of it like a gardener who first digs a hole to plant seeds. At first, they may just focus on planting, but as they learn, they also put in a fence, build paths, and install a watering system. This allows their garden to not only survive but thrive in the long run.
Performance Review and Focus Areas
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The National Committee on Development of Backward Areas reviewed the performance of this programme. It has been observed that this programme is largely confined to the development of agriculture and allied sectors with major focus on restoration of ecological balance.
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After analyzing how well the programme worked, it was found that its benefits primarily focused on agriculture and related sectors. A significant part of its strategy has been to restore ecological balance, which is crucial for sustainable agricultural practices. This means not just boosting productivity, but also maintaining the health of the environment.
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Picture a farmer trying to grow crops on depleted soil. Instead of just adding more fertilizers – which may give immediate results but ruin the soil in the long run – they start rotating crops and using organic methods to restore the nutrients in the soil. This holistic approach ensures they can farm successfully for years to come.
Integrated Development Initiatives
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The other strategies of development of these areas include adoption of integrated watershed development approach at the micro-level. The restoration of ecological balance between water, soil, plants, and human and animal population should be a basic consideration in the strategy of development of drought-prone areas.
Detailed Explanation
The programme incorporates integrated watershed development, which focuses on maintaining the balance of all natural resources in a defined area. A key aim is to ensure that the relationship between water, soil, and biodiversity is understood and supported. Working with the land’s natural processes helps to achieve sustainable development.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a balanced diet for a healthy life. Just as we need various nutrients to remain healthy, ecosystems require a balance of water, plants, and animals to function well. If one element is missing or overused, it can lead to problems, much like how an imbalanced diet can lead to health issues.
Identification of Drought Prone Areas
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The Planning Commission of India identified 67 districts (entire or partly) of the country prone to drought. The Irrigation Commission demarcated the drought-prone areas based on 30 per cent irrigated area.
Detailed Explanation
To effectively target interventions, the Indian government identified specific districts at high risk for drought conditions. The criteria for identification were based on irrigation levels, which helped in understanding where support was most needed to combat drought impacts.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a school that wants to support students who struggle the most. By analyzing grades, attendance, and performance, they can pinpoint the students who need help the most and provide resources just where they are needed, thus maximizing their efforts.
Key Concepts
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Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP): A government initiative targeting employment and ecological restoration in drought-affected areas.
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Infrastructure Development: Building roads, markets, and services to support economic activities.
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Afforestation: Planting trees to restore ecological balance in drought-prone regions.
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Irrigation Initiatives: Implementing water supply systems to improve agricultural yield.
Examples & Applications
The creation of new irrigation facilities in Rajasthan has significantly improved agricultural output in drought-prone areas.
Development of rural infrastructure, such as roads and community markets, has helped farmers to access better pricing for their products.
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Rhymes
In drought where the ground is dry, DPAP aims to lift it high.
Stories
Imagine a village that once struggled with drought. The DPAP came, planting trees, building roads, and bringing hope to farmers as they cultivated once-barren lands.
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Remember 'DREAM': Development, Resources, Employment, Agriculture, Morphology for the key aspects of DPAP.
Acronyms
DPAP = Drought-prone, Productive Assets, Action Programme.
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Glossary
- Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP)
A government initiative aimed at addressing the economic challenges faced by regions in India prone to drought.
- Economic Development
The process of improving the economic well-being of a community or region.
- SocioEconomic Disparities
Inequalities in wealth and opportunities among different groups within a society.
- Afforestation
The process of planting trees in an area to create a forest or restore a forest.
- Irrigation
The artificial application of water to soil to assist in the growing of agricultural crops.
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