According to the National Rainfed Area Authority 2009, which among the following meteorological sub-division has the very rare frequency of deficient rainfall which may happen once in 15 years?

The correct answer is Assam. Key Points According to the National Rainfed Area Authority 2009, Assam's meteorological sub-division has a very rare frequency of deficient rainfall which may happen once in 15 years. The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) was formed in 2006. It is an expert body of the Ministry of Agriculture to provide “knowledge inputs regarding the systematic upgradation and management of the country's dryland and rainfed agriculture.” The NRAA has a two-tier structure. Rainfed Area Development Programme: This scheme was implemented as a sub-scheme under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). The aim of this programme is to minimize the adverse impact of possible crop failure due to drought, flood or uneven rainfall. This programme also works for the enhancement of farmers’ income and livelihood support for the reduction of poverty in rainfed areas.