IRDP i.e. Integrated Rural Development Programme is an extensive programme of the Antodaya Plan introduced in Rajasthan in Nov. 1977 with an aim to reform the living standard of the poorest families in the villages. It is one of the most successful programmes. Looking at the success and significance of the Antodaya programmes, the government of India amended some of its programmes and started a new programme in 1978-1979 and named it the Integrated Rural Development Programme.