The correct answer is (b) District Rural Development Agency (DRDA).
The Uttarakhand Livelihoods Improvement Project for Himalayas (ULIPH) is a project funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Government of Uttarakhand. The project aims to improve the livelihoods of rural people in Uttarakhand by promoting sustainable agriculture, rural enterprise development, and social inclusion.
The DRDA is the nodal agency for implementing the ULIPH project. The DRDA is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring the project. The DRDA works with a consortium of partners, including government departments, NGOs, and private sector organizations.
The ULIPH project has been implemented in all 13 districts of Uttarakhand. The project has reached over 1 million rural people in the state. The project has helped to improve the livelihoods of rural people by providing them with access to credit, training, and market linkages. The project has also helped to improve the social and economic infrastructure in rural areas.
The ULIPH project is a successful example of a public-private partnership. The project has brought together the government, NGOs, and the private sector to improve the livelihoods of rural people in Uttarakhand. The project has made a significant contribution to the development of rural areas in Uttarakhand.
The other options are incorrect because they are not the nodal agency for implementing the ULIPH project.