About National Rainfed Area Authority:
- It is an expert body to provide the much-needed knowledge inputs regarding systematic up-gradation and management of country’s dry land and rainfed agriculture.
- It was established in the year
- The NRAA has a two tier structure.
- Governing Board: It provides necessary leadership and appropriate coordination in implementation of programmes.
- The Governing Board is chaired by Union Minister of Agriculture and co-chaired by Union Minister of Rural Development.
- Executive Committee: It consists of technical experts and representatives from stakeholder Ministries.
- The Executive Committee is headed by a full time Chief Executive Officer who should be a recognized expert on the subject.
- The CEO will be supported by five full-time technical experts. The Authority is serviced by the Ministry of Agriculture and is located at Delhi.
- Mandate:
- Water conservation and covers all aspects of sustainable and holistic development of rainfed areas, including appropriate farming and livelihood system approaches.
- Issues pertaining to landless and marginal farmers, who constitute the large majority of inhabitants of rainfed areas, are to be addressed by the Authority.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
