Arrange the following developmental plans of India in order of their inception:

A. Desert Development Programme
B. National Capital Region
C. Damodar Valley Corporation
D. Integrated Rural Development Programme
E. Drought Prone Area Programme

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

1. Damodar Valley Corporation (C) – 1948

   • India’s first major multipurpose river valley project.
   • Built for flood control, irrigation, and power generation in West Bengal and Jharkhand.
   • Inspired by the Tennessee Valley Authority (USA).

2. Drought Prone Area Programme (E) – 1973

   • Launched to mitigate drought effects and promote sustainable agriculture in arid regions.
   • Focuses on water conservation, afforestation, and irrigation improvements.

3. Integrated Rural Development Programme (D) – 1978-79

   • Aimed at providing employment, assets, and training to rural poor for poverty alleviation.
   • Promoted self-employment in rural areas.

4. Desert Development Programme (A) – 1977-78

   • Implemented to develop drought-prone and desert areas through irrigation and afforestation.
   • Mainly focused on Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, and Karnataka.

5. National Capital Region (B) – 1985

   • Developed to reduce congestion in Delhi by planning satellite cities like Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad.

C → E → D → A → B

Information Booster:

• Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) → India’s first multipurpose river project, inspired by the Tennessee Valley Authority (USA).
• Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) → Focuses on water conservation, afforestation, and irrigation in arid areas.
• Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) → A major poverty alleviation program aimed at rural self-employment.
• Desert Development Programme (DDP) → Addresses desertification and irrigation issues in dry regions.
• National Capital Region (NCR) → Developed to manage urbanization and population growth in and around Delhi.