UNDP set to start fresh uplift activities in CHT

The workshop on 'Mouza Headmen and Karbari' held at Rajbari, Bandarban, said that about 60 million US dollars could not be utilised due to unrest in the region during the last five years.

The one-year pilot project aiming at bringing people's confidence and socio-economic development, would cover Sadar and Thanchi upazilas in Bandarban, Bilaicharri and Sadar upazilas in Rangamati and Matiranga and Pancharri upazilas in Khagrachhari.

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The project would involve private and public organisations responsible for development work in the area, provide 'quick impact fund' or small loan to common people leading to their financial independence, develop coordination among development partners and establish offices in Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari and the capital.

Although offices were set up but the UN agency could not implement its objectives at the grassroots level due to unrest in CHT.

Project director Michael Hen, project advisor Pradanendu Chakma, Prasenjit Chakma, Khushi Ray Tripura, Usha Pru Marma, Mong A Marma were present at the workshop.

The authorities carried out 'need assessment' and 'risk assessment' in the area in 1997.