Aspirational Districts - Unlocking potentials. Country/Territory India Document type Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Water, General Keyword Governance Local government Sustainable development Sustainable use Poverty Agricultural development Food quality control/food safety Financial agricultural measures Financing Fiscal and market measures Capacity building Water supply Irrigation Nutrition Monitoring Ecological production/organic production Education Policy/planning Waterworks Potable water Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) is launched by the Government of India to accelerate improvement in the socio-economic indicators of the most underdeveloped districts of the country. The ADP focuses on practical and measurable social progress outcomes, including Health and Nutrition, Education, Agriculture and Water Resources, Financial Inclusion, Skill Development, and Basic Infrastructure. Each of these are critical to expanding shared prosperity among all citizens. Full text English Website niti.gov.in