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GS3 · Science and Technology8 Jul 2026 · PIB

National Rainfed Area Authority Organises National Consultation to Strengthen Data Generation and Accessibility

The National Rainfed Area Authority organized one day national consultation on "Quality Data Generation and Dissemination for Efficient Project Planning and Implementation in Rainfed Areas of India: Addressing Challenges to Remove Bottlenecks" on Tuesday at the NASC Complex, PUSA, New Delhi.

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Prelims-testable facts

  • 01The National Rainfed Area Authority organized a national consultation on 'Quality Data Generation and Dissemination for Efficient Project Planning and Implementation in Rainfed Areas of India: Addressing Challenges to Remove Bottlenecks' at the NASC Complex, PUSA, New Delhi.
  • 02The consultation aimed to strengthen data generation and accessibility in rainfed areas of India.
  • 03The National Rainfed Area Authority is responsible for addressing challenges related to data generation and dissemination in rainfed areas.
  • 04Rainfed areas are those regions where agriculture relies on rainfall rather than irrigation systems.
  • 05The National Rainfed Area Authority is a part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
  • 06The consultation was held with the objective of improving project planning and implementation in rainfed areas.

Trap alerts

  • Most people think that rainfed areas are only found in arid or semi-arid regions, but actually they can be found in various types of climates and geographical locations.
  • Most people think that data generation and dissemination is the sole responsibility of state governments, but actually it is a joint effort between central and state governments.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the importance of quality data generation and dissemination for efficient project planning and implementation in rainfed areas of India, highlighting its potential impact on agricultural development and poverty reduction.

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Single facteasy

The National Rainfed Area Authority organized a national consultation on what topic?

  • A.Quality Data Generation and Dissemination for Efficient Project Planning and Implementation in Rainfed Areas of India
  • B.Addressing Challenges to Remove Bottlenecks in Agricultural Development
  • C.Improving Crop Yields through Precision Farming Techniques
  • D.Enhancing Water Conservation Efforts in Drought-Prone Regions

The consultation focused on Quality Data Generation and Dissemination for Efficient Project Planning and Implementation in Rainfed Areas of India, aiming to address challenges and improve agricultural development.

Single factmedium

Where was the one-day national consultation organized by the National Rainfed Area Authority held?

  • A.NASC Complex, PUSA, New Delhi
  • B.Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
  • C.National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting, Noida
  • D.Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi

The consultation was held at the NASC Complex, PUSA, New Delhi, a prominent research and training institution in agricultural sciences.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding National Rainfed Area Authority: 1. The National Rainfed Area Authority organized a one-day national consultation on 'Quality Data Generation and Dissemination' in New Delhi. 2. The consultation was held at the Parliament of India, New Delhi. 3. The event aimed to strengthen data generation and accessibility for efficient project planning and implementation. How many of the above statements are correct?

  • A.Only one
  • B.Only two
  • C.All three
  • D.None

Statement 1 is correct because the National Rainfed Area Authority organized a one-day national consultation on 'Quality Data Generation and Dissemination' in New Delhi. Statement 2 is incorrect because the consultation was held at the NASC Complex, PUSA, not the Parliament of India.

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