How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India? 1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country. 2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures. 3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and interdepartmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes. 4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilisation of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: 3 and 4 only. Statement 1 is incorrect : DRDAs does not act as Pan- chayati Raj Institutions. They are autonomous bodies that coordinate rural development programs, while Panchayati Raj Institutions are separate local self-governance bodies. Statement 2 is incorrect : No such provisions are there for DRDAs to undertake an area-specific scientific study of the caus- es of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures. Statement 3 is correct : One of the key roles of DRDAs is to coor- dinate efforts across sectors and departments to ensure the effective implementation of various rural development schemes. Statement 4 is correct : DRDAs are responsible for monitoring and ensuring the proper utilization of funds allocated to an- ti-poverty and rural development programs. Indian Economy 327 334

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