62.Consider the following statements:
- The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
- The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
The correct answer is 1 only.
- Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme
- It was launched in 1996-97 to give loan assistance to the states to help them to develop their major irrigation projects which are in an advanced stage of completion. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
- Projects: The Planning Commission-approved major, medium-sized, extension, renovation, and modernization projects are currently in an advanced stage of construction.
- Since 1999–2000, drought-prone areas, hilly states, and surface minor irrigation schemes have all received AIBP aid.
- The aid was split 2:1 between the state and the centre.
- Command Area Development Programme
- It was launched in 1974-75 to bridge the gap between irrigation potential utilised by major and medium irrigation schemes. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- The ultimate goal of this plan is to get irrigation water to the crops.
- To increase productivity, a command area development authority was set up.
- The plan includes the creation of field channels, land contouring, and rotational water supply to ensure equitable distribution.
- In 2004, the Command Area Development and Water Management Program were created.
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