Border Area Development Programme (BADP)
About this scheme
The "Border Area Development Programme (BADP)" is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Rajasthan, which aims to promote the development of border areas through providing development works to people living in border regions. The scheme was launched in 1993-94. It is funded in the ratio of 60% by the Central Government and 40% by the State Government. The programme is implemented in the border districts of Barmer, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Sri Ganganagar through the respective district councils and implementing agencies. Development works are undertaken after approval of the annual action plan by the competent district, state, and central authorities.
Benefits
- Development of Border Areas: Development works are undertaken in villages located within 0 to 10 km of the international border. - Coverage: The programme is implemented in 16 development blocks across the border districts of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan. - Funding Support: Development works are funded under a 60:40 cost-sharing ratio, with 60% contribution from the Central Government and 40% contribution from the State Government (effective from 2016-17).
Who is Eligible
- Under this scheme, development works of border areas are carried out.
How to Apply
Offline
Step 1: Development works are identified and proposed under the annual action plan.
Step 2: The District-Level Committee, headed by the District Collector, approves the proposed development works.
Step 3: The approved proposals are submitted to the State-Level Screening Committee headed by the Chief Secretary.
Step 4: The State-Level Screening Committee forwards the approved action plan to the Border Management Department, Government of India.
Step 5: After approval by the Government of India, the scheme is implemented through the border district councils and designated implementing agencies.
Documents Required
- Annual Action Plan
- Approval of District-Level Committee
- Approval of State-Level Screening Committee
- Approval of Border Management Department, Government of India
- Any other documents as considered by the authority
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to promote the development of eligible border areas through development works.
- Which department implements the scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Rajasthan.
- Is this a centrally sponsored scheme?
Yes. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with a funding pattern of 60% from the Central Government and 40% from the State Government.
- When was the scheme started?
The scheme was started in 1993-94.
- Which districts are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers Barmer, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Sri Ganganagar districts of Rajasthan.
- What type of benefit is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides physical development works in eligible border areas.
- Who is eligible under the scheme?
People living in the eligible border areas where development works are undertaken under the scheme are eligible.
- Is any financial assistance provided directly to individuals?
No. The scheme provides development works as physical benefits.
- Who approves the proposed development works?
The District-Level Committee, State-Level Screening Committee, and the Border Management Department, Government of India approve the proposed development works.
- Who implements the approved development works?
The approved works are implemented by the border district councils through designated implementing agencies.
- What is the mode of implementation under the scheme?
Development works are implemented through approved annual action plans.
- Is there any designated officer for the scheme?
Yes. The designated officer for the scheme is the Project Director.
- How often are development works planned?
Development works are planned through the annual action plan.
- Are new development works currently being approved under the existing scheme?
No. Approval of new development works was kept on hold under the existing scheme framework as per the Government of India's directions.
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