Question : The Integrated Rural Development Program (IRDP) was launched in which year?
Option 1: 1952
Option 2: 1972
Option 3: 1980
Option 4: 1991
Correct Answer: 1980
Solution : The correct answer is (c) 1980
The Integrated Rural Development Program (IRDP) was a rural development initiative implemented by the Government of India. It aimed to uplift the socio-economic conditions of the rural poor and promote their self-employment through various income-generating activities.
IRDP was launched in 1980 as a centrally sponsored scheme. It aimed to provide financial assistance, training, and support to individuals and families living below the poverty line in rural areas. The program focused on enabling beneficiaries to start income-generating activities, such as agriculture, animal husbandry, small-scale industries, and handicrafts.
Please note that the IRDP has undergone various modifications and restructuring over the years, and it was eventually subsumed under the broader framework of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) in 2011.
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