The main objective of centrally sponsored Command Area Development programme is


A) improving the utilisation of irrigation potential

B) optimizing agricultural productivity and production from the irrigated area

C) both (a) and (b)

D) None of the above

Correct Answer:
C) both (a) and (b)


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