Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)?
1. Encouraging monoculture in rainfed areas
2. Increasing rice cultivation in irrigated regions
3. Enhancing productivity and minimising climatic risks through Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)
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The Rainfed Area Development (RAD) is a major component of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Its primary objective is to make rainfed agriculture more productive, sustainable, remunerative, and climate-resilient.

• Statement 1 is incorrect: RAD promotes crop diversification and multi-cropping rather than monoculture, as diversifying crops reduces the risk of total crop failure during adverse climatic conditions.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: The scheme specifically targets rainfed areas that lack assured irrigation, rather than focusing on increasing water-intensive crops like rice in irrigated regions.
• Statement 3 is correct: RAD focuses on enhancing productivity and minimizing climatic risks by promoting Integrated Farming Systems (IFS). IFS integrates crops with allied activities such as horticulture, livestock, fishery, and agro-forestry to maximize farm returns and sustain livelihood during droughts or floods.