How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India? 1. DRDAs act as Pancyayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country. 2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the

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Q: 83 (IAS/2012)
How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?
1. DRDAs act as Pancyayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.
2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes 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 programmes.
4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

question_subject: 

Economics

question_exam: 

IAS

stats: 

0,32,112,30,32,14,68

keywords: 

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District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) are instrumental in addressing rural poverty and implementing anti-poverty programmes in India. They help reduce poverty by coordinating and cooperating between sectors and departments to ensure effective implementation of such programmes (Statement 3). They also ensure the funds intended for these programmes are effectively utilized, therefore avoiding misuse and misallocation of resources (Statement 4).

Statement 1 is incorrect as DRDAs do not act as Pancyayati Raj Institutions, they are distinct bodies with their own roles and responsibilities.

Statement 2 is inaccurate too because DRDAs do not undertake area-specific scientific studies on poverty and malnutrition, their primary focus is on implementing existing government programs, not conducting new research.

Hence, the correct answer is option- 2, which states that only statements 3 and 4 are correct.