Drought Prone Areas Program (DPAP):
Programs For Development Of Backward Areas
Drought Prone Areas Program (DPAP):
The DPAP was launched by the Government, as an integrated area development program in the year 1973, in arid and semi-arid areas having poor natural resources. Drought prone areas had degraded environment and suffered from soil erosion, water and moisture stress.
The main thrust of this program was directed towards restoration of ecological balance by focusing on:
- Development and management of water resources,
- Soil and moisture conservation measure,
- Afforestation,
- Development of pasture lands,
- livestock development, and
- Development of subsidiary occupations.
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