Diversified Agriculture Support Project (DASP) Phase-I started in September 23, 1998 and successfully completed on 31.03.2004 with the objective to accelerate the trends of diversification with the financial assistance from the World Bank to intensify agricultural activities through farmer's participation.

• Project funding agency - World Bank
• Project Commencement - 23 September, 1998
• Project Closure - 31 March, 2004
• Project Outlay - Rs. 683.00 Crores
• Project Expenditure - Rs. 675.00 Crores
• Project Coverage - 32 Districts; 157 Blocks; 6178 Villages
• Beneficiaries - 2.25 lakh Households