Question
How many districts and states were initially covered by the Intensive Agricultural District Programme (IADP), launched in1960–61?
The correct answer is
Seven districts from seven states
The Intensive Agricultural District Programme began in1960–61 in seven districts of seven states: Ludhiana, Shahabad, Tanjore, Pali, West Godavari, Raipur and Aligarh. It concentrated a package of inputs and support in selected high-potential districts.
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