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Construction of Water Harvesting Storage at Iewduh Lyngkyrdem VEC, Pynursla Block, East Khasi Hills District
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Construction of Check Dam at Mawryngkneng VEC, Mawryngkneng Block, East Khasi Hills District
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Construction of Check Dam at Mawsmai VEC, Shella Bholaganj Block, East Khasi Hills District
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Construction of water conservation structure at Nongthymmai Lumthangding VEC, Khatarshnong Laitkroh Block, East Khasi Hills District
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Construction of Check Dam at Pingwait VEC, Mawkynrew Block, East Khasi Hills District
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Construction of Check Dam at Pomshutia VEC, Pynursla Block, East Khasi Hills District
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Community Water conservation cum fish rearing at Upper Khamari (Rabha) VEC, Tikrikilla Block, West Garo Hills District

District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Administration

The District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) is the principal organ at the District level to oversee the implementation of different anti-poverty programmes. In 1999, the Government of India had introduced the ‘DRDA Administration’ scheme under which the salary and administrative expenses of DRDAs are funded on a 90:10 basis between Centre and State Governments. The primary objective of DRDA Scheme is to professionalize the DRDAs so that they are able to effectively manage the poverty alleviation programmes of the Ministry of Rural Development and interact effectively with other agencies.The DRDA is set up in all districts of the State. It is headed by the Project Director who is assisted by a team of officers and staff.