Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.i. The A...
The Government of India initiated this scheme in 1996 to provide assistance to irrigation schemes.
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Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.i. The A...
Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) is a government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance for completing incomplete irrigation projects. The program aims to enhance agricultural productivity by ensuring the availability of adequate irrigation facilities to farmers.
Statement i: The Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme has been initiated to provide assistance for completing incomplete irrigation projects.
This statement is correct. The AIBP was launched by the Government of India in 1996-97 to provide financial assistance to states for completing ongoing and incomplete major and medium irrigation projects.
Statement ii: They have to be approved by the Planning Commission to avail the benefit.
This statement is incorrect. The Planning Commission, which was responsible for approving projects earlier, was replaced by the NITI Aayog in 2014. As of now, project approvals are granted by the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, in consultation with the concerned state governments.
Since statement i is correct and statement ii is incorrect, the correct option is (c) both.
In conclusion, the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) has been initiated to provide assistance for completing incomplete irrigation projects. However, these projects no longer require approval from the Planning Commission, as it has been replaced by the NITI Aayog.