Rainfed Area Development (RAD) Initiative

Only statement 3 is correct. The Rainfed Area Development (RAD) framework focuses on using Integrated Farming Systems (IFS)—such as combining multi-cropping with horticulture, livestock, and agroforestry—to optimize agricultural returns and reduce climate-related risks for small farmers in non-irrigated areas. Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect because the policy aims to promote agricultural diversification and crop rotation rather than encouraging industrial monoculture or expanding resource-intensive rice farming in irrigated zones.