Hill Area Development Programme
During the Fifth Five Year Plan, the Hill Area Development Programmes were initiated, targeting 15 districts encompassing all the hilly districts of Uttar Pradesh (now Uttarakhand), Mikir Hill and North Cachar hills of Assam, Darjeeling district of West Bengal, and Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. In 1981, the National Committee on the Development of Backward Areas recommended that all hill areas in the country with elevations above 600 meters, not covered under the tribal sub-plan, should be considered as backward hill areas.
These development programs were meticulously designed considering the unique topographical, ecological, social, and economic conditions of the hill regions. The primary objective was to utilize the indigenous resources of the hills effectively by focusing on the development of horticulture, plantation crops, agriculture, animal husbandry, poultry farming, and forestry, and promoting small-scale and village industries.
Class 12 Geography Notes Chapter 6 Hill Area Development Programme
The Hill Area Development Programme (HADP) was initiated during the Fifth Five Year Plan in India, targeting specific hilly districts across the country. This article explores the objectives, coverage, and strategies of the HADP, highlighting its significance in addressing the socio-economic challenges prevalent in hill regions.
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