Which organisation does the Ministry of Rural Development cooperate with for rural development in Asia and the Pacific?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and Pacific (CIRDAP)

Explanation:

• The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) in India cooperates with various organizations to enhance rural development, particularly in the context of Asia and the Pacific.
• One such organization is the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP). CIRDAP is an inter-governmental organization that focuses on integrated rural development across Asia and the Pacific, and India is one of its key member countries.
• CIRDAP works to promote sustainable rural development through capacity building, sharing of knowledge, and implementing regional development programs.

Information Booster:

• CIRDAP helps in coordinating and facilitating collaborative programs related to agriculture, healthcare, education, and infrastructure development in rural areas across the Asia-Pacific region.
• The organization provides a platform for exchange of best practices and innovative rural development models.

Additional Knowledge:
(a) Asian Development Bank (ADB): While the ADB does work closely with the Ministry of Rural Development on various development projects, it is primarily focused on funding and infrastructure development, not specifically on rural development alone in the Asia-Pacific region.
(b) African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO): AARDO is focused on rural development in Africa and Asia, but it is not the primary organization with which the Ministry of Rural Development collaborates in the Asia-Pacific region.
(d) World Bank: The World Bank is involved in rural development projects in India but does not specifically focus on rural development in the Asia-Pacific region alone in the same way CIRDAP does.