Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative u

Question

Which among the following is/are the objective(s) of the Rainfed Area Development (RAD) initiative under 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).

Accepted Answer

RAD promotes Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) — not monoculture. It targets rainfed areas specifically (not irrigated regions for expanding rice). The core objective is to make rainfed agriculture more productive and climate-resilient by diversifying income through IFS (integrating crops with horticulture, livestock, fishery, agro-forestry).