How many districts of Rajasthan are covered under the Border Area Development…
2022
How many districts of Rajasthan are covered under the Border Area Development Programme?
- A.
5
- B.
6
- C.
7
- D.
8
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Correct answer: C
Under the Border Area Development Programme (BADP), 7 districts of Rajasthan are covered due to their proximity to the India–Pakistan international border.
These districts are:
Sri Ganganagar
Bikaner
Jaisalmer
Barmer
Jodhpur
Hanumangarh
Phalodi (earlier part of Jodhpur district; included in recent administrative structure)
The programme aims to improve infrastructure, connectivity, education, health facilities, and overall socio-economic development in border areas.