Rainfed Area Development
Rainfed Area Development (RAD) scheme was launched in 2014-15 to mainstream development of rainfed areas in a sustainable manner. It adopts an area-based approach, focuses on Integrated Farming System (IFS) for enhancing productivity and minimizing risks associated with climatic variability.
At a glance
| Level | Central government |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| States and UTs | All India |
| Areas | |
| Scheme for | Families |
| Tags | Rainfed, Dryland Agriculture, Watershed, Sustainable Agriculture |
Before you apply
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