687 Grant No. 50 55 - Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Medium Terms Expenditure (Taka in Thousands) Projection Budget Description 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Non-Development Development Total Revenue Capital Total 1.0 Mission Statement and Major Functions 1.1 Mission Statement Ensuring political, social, educational and economic rights of the people living in Chittagong Hills Tracts (CHT) region through implementation of welfare oriented development programmes. 1.2 Major Functions 1.2.1 Implementation of CHT Peace Accord, undertaking programmes with the objective of bringing socioeconomic development and maintaining the ethnic tradition, culture and language of the people living in CHT; 1.2.2 Co-ordination and supervision of all development activities, liaison with ICIMOD, other international agencies and development partners; 1.2.3 Coordination with all relevant agencies to preserve the environmental and geographical characteristics of CHT; 1.2.4 Coordinating activities related to social safety net, relief and rehabilitation and dealing with the issues in the event of crisis; 1.2.5 Providing secretarial supports and services committees/Commissions formed for CHT; 1.2.6 Supervising and monitoring NGOs activities in CHT areas ; 1.2.7 Promoting eco-friendly cultural tourism; 1.2.8 Framing of laws, rules and regulations related to CHT. 2.0 Medium Term Strategic Objectives and Activities to Council Committees and other special Medium-Term Strategic Objectives Activities Implementing Departments/Agencies 1 2 3 1. Improving quality of life for people of CHT Region Supply of safe drinking water and development of fisheries in the hill districts Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council 688 Medium-Term Strategic Objectives Activities Implementing Departments/Agencies 1 2 3 District Council, Bandarban District Council, Rangamati Improvement of quality of health care services District Council, Khagrachari Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council District Council, Bandarban District Council, Rangamati Development of tourist spots Poverty alleviation, women’s advancement and socio-economic development Providing technical education and training to young men and women District Council, Khagrachari Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council District Council, Bandarban District Council, Rangamati Construction and development of agricultural infrastructure District Council, Khagrachari Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council District Council, Bandarban District Council, Rangamati Construction and development of rural infrastructure District Council, Khagrachari Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council District Council, Bandarban District Council, Rangamati Development and expansion of educational institutions District Council, Khagrachari Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council District Council, Bandarban District Council, Rangamati Distribution of different agricultural inputs among the farmers of the hill regions District Council, Khagrachari Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council District Council, Bandarban 689 Medium-Term Strategic Objectives Activities Implementing Departments/Agencies 1 2 3 District Council, Rangamati Establishment of small-scale industries, handicrafts, and rearing of live-stock etc. to reduce unemployment, District Council, Khagrachari Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council District Council, Bandarban District Council, Rangamati 2. Safeguarding the language andculture of different tribes of the people of CHT Providing financial assistance to different tribes for celebration of special days and festivals District Council, Khagrachari Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council District Council, Bandarban District Council, Rangamati Construction of sports, cultural and physical infrastructure District Council, Khagrachari Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council District Council, Bandarban District Council, Rangamati Construction and maintenance of religious institutions District Council, Khagrachari Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council District Council, Bandarban District Council, Rangamati Creation and development of social welfare institutions District Council, Khagrachari Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council District Council, Bandarban District Council, Rangamati District Council, Khagrachari 3.0 Poverty and Gender Reporting 3.1 Impact of Strategic Objectives on Poverty Reduction and Women's Advancement 3.1.1 Improved quality of life for people of CHT Region Impact on Poverty Reduction: Installation of tube-wells in the remote hill tracts areas, ensuring supply of drinking water in municipal areas, providing healthcare services and creating awareness about 690 environment and hygiene has been a driving factor in generating the economic activities of the poor. Literacy rate and the number of skilled workforces are increasing as a result of numerous initiatives such as child healthcare services, free distribution of educational materials including books, vaccination and delivering appropriate services to the malnourished children in the CHT region. Establishing communications and power infrastructure, implementing micro-credit programmes and constructing infrastructure to facilitate marketing of agricultural products has contributed to the increase in income of the people of this region. This has a direct impact on poverty alleviation. Impact on Women’s Advancement: Establishment of Mobile clinic and supplying pure drinking water in distant hilly areas provide basic healthcare services. This has lessened labour and time. Child mortality rate has decreased due to healthcare services. In addition, the dropout rates for female students are decreasing as a result of increasing opportunities for female children. This in turn ensured the participation of women in higher education. At the same time, participation of women in the labour market and income generating activities have grown significantly due to infrastructural development of this region. Through the Micro-credit programme, target based loans were provided to women (40%) which resulted in increased self-employment opportunities and enhanced empowerment for women. Various programmes on technical education and vocational trainings were arranged which was also target based (50%). This programme will continue as they can create employment opportunities for more women which in turn will augment their individual income. 3.1.2 Safeguarding the language and culture of different tribes of the people of CHTs Impact on Poverty Reduction: Primary school text-books were published in 11different tribal languages. As a result, the number of ethnic children receiving primary education has increased. In addition the employment opportunities of the inhabitants have raised the provision of facilities for marketing ethnic products and inputs used by them. Impact on Women’s Advancement: Educational opportunities of ethnic female children have expanded as a result of introduction of multi-lingual curriculum. Furthermore, women were receiving higher income due to provision of facilities for marketing ethnic products and inputs used by them. Poverty Reduction and Women’s Advancement Related Spending 3.2 (Taka in Thousands) Particulars Budget 2016-17 Projection 2017-18 2018-19 Poverty Reduction Gender 4.1 Priority Spending Areas/Programmes Priority Spending Areas/Programmes 1. Development of Infrastructure in CHT areas Because of the geographical condition, the general communication system of CHT areas is not well-functioning as that of the plain regions. A target based communication system among individuals, tribes and regions will bring about socio-economic development. For this reason, the development of infrastructure has been given the highest priority. 2. Expansion of agricultural and non-agricultural activities through target-based programmes Given the geographical characteristics of the Chittagong Hill Tracts region, growth centers should be created along with the efforts to expand the target-based programmes. Hence target-based programmes have been given the second highest priority. Related Strategic Objectives Improving quality of life for people of CHT Region 691 Priority Spending Areas/Programmes 3. Related Strategic Objectives Primary and Technical Education With a view to including children of the CHT region in the overall socioeconomic development agenda of the country, the necessity of expanding primary and technical education has been given priority. 4. Basic Health Services: Because of the special environmental characteristics in CHT areas, there is a need for providing health services designed to prevent the spread of special types of diseases. Target based programmes, designed specially to provide health services, particularly for the women and children living in remote and inaccessible areas, have been given priority. 5. Safeguarding the language and culture of different tribes of the people of CHTs Conservation of Tribal Culture and Heritage Conservation of the cultural originality and mother tongues of different tribal clans living in the CHT areas has been given priority for preserve language and tradition of different tribal people. 4.2 Medium Term Expenditure Estimates and Projection (2016-17 to 2018-19) 4.2.1 Expenditure by Department/Agencies/Operational Units (Taka in Thousands) Description Budget Revised Budget 2016-17 2015-16 4.2.2 Projection 2017-18 2018-19 Expenditure by Economic Group Wise (Taka in Thousands) Description Economic Group 5.0 Budget Revised Budget 2016-17 2015-16 Projection 2017-18 2018-19 Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) Indicator Related Strategic Objectives Unit Revised 2 3 4 1, 2 % 59 1 % (cluster) 1 % (cluster) 1 K.M. Actual Target Target 2014-15 1 1. Literacy rate 2. Children having access to primary education 3. Coverage of community clinics 4. Roads constructed: (a ) Earthen road (b) Pucca (carpeted) road Revised Target 2015-16 Medium Term Targets 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 8 9 10 60 61 62 45 47 48 49 11 12 13 14 11 13 14 15 56 60 60 60 5 6 7 6.0 Recent Achievements, Activities, Output Indicators Expenditure Estimates of the Departments/Agencies and Targets and 6.1 Secretariat 6.1.1 Recent Achievement: With a view to further strengthening the local government institutions and making them more effective, the administrative control of 30 government offices/departments has already been transferred to Rangamati Hill Tract District Council, 28 to Bandarban Hill Tract District Council, and 30 to Khagrachari Hill Tract District Council. The process of transferring the remaining departments to the control of these local government councils is continuing. The ministry has been playing a vital role for socio- 692 economic development of the people living in hill tracts region by maintaining continuity of the government efforts shown in successful implementation of Hill Tracts Peace Agreement. As a result, the long confrontational situation of this region has ended, and the people of this region are living peacefully maintaining communal harmony. 6.1.2 Activities, Output Indicators and Targets: Not Applicable Activities Output Indicator Related Strategic Objectives Unit Revised Target 1 2 3 4 5 Actual Target 2014-15 Revised Target Medium Term Targets 2015-16 6 7 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 9 10 11 8 1. 6.1.3 Medium Term Expenditure Estimates by Operational Unit, Programmes and Projects (Taka in Thousands) Name of the Operational Unit/Programme/ Project Related Activity Actual 2013-14 Budget 1 2 3 4 Revised Medium Term Expenditure Estimates 2014-15 5 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 6 7 8 6.2 Chittagong Hills Tracts Development Board 6.2.1 Recent Achievements: Irrigation facilities have been created in 1,400 acres of land through construction of 4,500 meter irrigation drainages and 95 water reservoirs. 160 inaccessible localities have been connected with Upazilla headquarters through construction of 355 km long rural road infrastructure. About 4,500 students have benefitted from the construction of necessary infrastructure in 195 educational institutions. One-time financial assistance has been given to 3,200 students. Various assistance have been provided to create self-sufficiency in 650 poor and distressed families and marginal farmers. 25 Upazillas of the three hill districts have been provided with basic training on education, health, nutrition, water and sewerage through 3,800 community based service centres (para kendra).Further, numerous trainings have been provided for capacity building for social advancement. 6.2.2 Activities, Output Indicators and Targets Activities Output Indicator Related Strategic Objectives Unit Revised Target 1 2 3 4 5 1. Construction and development of agricultural infrastructure Irrigation infrastructure constructed Meter 1800 1 Water reservoir built Number HBB roads constructed 2. Construction and development of rural infrastructure Bridges and culverts constructed 1 Protection work completed 3. Development and expansion of educational institutions New classrooms constructed 4. Construction of sports, cultural and physical infrastructure Institutions developed Passengers’ waiting sheds constructed 1 2 Persons benefitted 2 Target 2014-15 Revised Target 2015-16 2500 2700 2800 8 14 15 16 K.M. 110 125 120 120 Meter 1190 1241 1265 1270 K.M. 65 79 80 81 Sq.m. 5600 6500 6700 6800 456 497 501 501 03 03 05 05 04 04 01 01 50 50 50 50 Person (Thousand) 7 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 10 Number 6 Medium Term Targets 9 Staircases/Ghat s constructed 5. Providing financial assistance to different tribes for celebration of Actual 8 11 693 Activities Output Indicator Related Strategic Objectives Unit Revised Target 1 2 3 4 5 Farmers benefitted 1 Actual Target 2014-15 Revised Target 2015-16 6 7 Medium Term Targets 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 8 9 10 4 4 11 special days and festivals 6. Distribution of different agricultural inputs among the farmers of the hill regions 6.2.3 Person 4 (Thousand) 4 Medium Term Expenditure Estimates by Operational Unit, Programmes and Projects (Taka in Thousands) Name of the Operational Unit/Programme/ Project Related Activity Actual 2013-14 Budget 1 2 3 4 Revised Medium Term Expenditure Estimates 2014-15 5 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 6 7 8 6.3 Chittagong Hill Tract Regional Council 6.3.1 Recent Achievement: Implementation of the Second Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project (July 2011 to June 2018) is underway with an estimated cost of Tk. 26,452.95 Lakh. With a view to strengthening the important agencies of the three Hill Districts activities like arranging workshops, trainings, encouraging production of eco-friendly crops, building public market sheds to support marketing and construction and development of rural infrastructure have been initiated under this project. For the economic benefit of the poor especially for women a total of Tk. 869.07 Lakh was spent on various works like construction of 19.475 k.m. HBB and RCC roads, 197 meters of Staircases/Ghats, sinking of 20 tubewells and 38 deep tube-wells, building6 market sheds, construction of 2.47 k.m. of irrigation drains and supplying 70 power tillers and power pumps among the inhabitants. 6.3.2 Activities, Output Indicators and Targets Activities Output Indicator Related Strategic Objectives Unit Revised Target 1 2 3 4 5 1. Construction and development of rural infrastructures Roads constructed (connecting roads, bridges, footpaths) K.M. 30 Meter 120 Target 2014-15 Revised Target 2015-16 6 7 Medium Term Targets 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 8 9 10 55 40 20 160 160 125 11 1 Rural infrastructures constructed (irregation drains, ringwells, tubewells) 6.3.3 Actual Medium Term Expenditure Estimates by Operational Unit, Programmes and Projects (Taka in Thousands) Name of the Operational Unit/Programme/ Project Related Activity Actual 2013-14 Budget 1 2 3 4 Revised 2014-15 5 Medium Term Expenditure Estimates 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 6 7 8 6.4 Rangamati Hill Tract Council 6.4.1 Recent achievement: As many as 1,856 development schemes were implemented at a cost of 127 crore 47 lakh taka. These projects included construction of 232 school buildings, construction/repair of467 religious institutions, 124 agriculture and pisciculture projects. To attract the tourists and to promote tourism a majestic Gate has been built at the entrance of the Rangamati town along with a water fountain inside the town. To resolve the drinking water crisis, a project to purify water has been implemented in Ghagra, Shapchori Joint Firm, in Barunachori and Korollachori Villages by constructing embankments on hilltops using the Gravity Flow System. 6.4.2 Activities, Output Indicators and Targets Activities Output Indicator Related Strategic Unit Revised Target Actual Target Revised Target Medium Term Targets 694 Objectives 1 2 1. Development and expansion of educational institutions 2014-15 3 4 5 Educational institutions constructed Educational institutions maintained 1 Canals and drains excavated 3. Construction and development of rural infrastructure 4. Supply of safe drinking water and development of fisheries in the hill districts 50 55 55 55 52 50 50 50 6.5 7.0 7.0 7.0 2.5 2.2 2.5 2.5 11 12 13 14 8 10 11 12 45 50 50 50 12 10 12 12 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 50 50 50 55 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 Number 90 100 100 100 Lakh Taka 2.0 2.0 2.0 5.0 Number 11 Meter (thousand) K.M. Deep tube wells sunk Number Shallow tube wells sunk 1 Person (thousand) 5. Providing financial assistance to different tribes for celebration of special days and festivals Persons benefitted 2 6. Distribution of different agricultural inputs among the farmers of the hill regions Farmers benefitted 1 6.4.3 10 60 1 Persons benefitted 7. Establishment of small-scale industries, cottage industries, etc. to reduce unemployment, and rearing of live-stock 9 60 Earthen roads constructed Carpeted/HBB roads constructed 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 8 60 Irrigation drains constructed 1 7 52 Educational institutions constructed and maintained 2. Construction and development of agricultural infrastructure 2015-16 6 Person (thousand) Person (thousand) Small-scale industries set up 1 Financial assistance for rearing cattle Medium Term Expenditure Estimates by Operational Unit, Programmes and Projects: Not Applicable (Taka in Thousands) Name of the Operational Unit/Programme/ Project Related Activity Actual 2013-14 Budget 1 2 3 4 Revised 2014-15 5 Medium Term Expenditure Estimates 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 6 7 8 6.5 Khagrachari Hill Tract District Council 6.5.1 Recent Achievement: Roads, clubs/office buildings/restrooms, bridges and culverts, boundary walls, drains, supporting walls and stairs have been constructed under Khagrachari Hill Tract District Council with financial assistance from the government for the development of infrastructure and communication system in this region. A 180.0 meter jeepable bridge has been constructed on the river Maine. During this period, educational institutions have been built, repaired and furniture’s have been supplied to these institutions. At the same time, construction of approach roads and boundary walls and stipends were provided among the students as part of developing the education system.For the development of agricultural infrastructure irrigation drains, supporting walls, Irrigation embankments were constructed. Power tillers and pump machines were also supplied among farmers. Distributions of tree saplings to encourage tree plantation were also given importance. With the help of donor agencies, construction of sports, cultural and physical infrastructure has been done. By establishing small-scale industries, unemployment, poverty and backwardness of women have been addressed. Stipends were provided to students to improve the total quality of education. 695 6.5.2 Activities, Output Indicators and Targets Activities Output Indicator Related Strategic Objectives Unit Revised Target 1 2 3 4 5 1. Construction and development of agricultural infrastructure Irrigation embankments constructed 1 2. Supply of safe drinking water and development of fisheries in the hill districts Tube wells sunk 1 Medical treatment provided, medicines and food supplied 1 School buildings repaired 1 5. Construction and maintenance of religious institutions Religious institutions repaired 2 6. Construction and development of rural infrastructure Roads constructed and developed 3. Improvement of quality of health care services 4. Development and expansion of educational institutions Actual Target 2014-15 Meter Revised Target 2015-16 6 7 Medium Term Targets 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 8 9 10 24.0 25.0 25.6 26.0 580 592 600 605 1.00 1.05 1.05 1.05 Number 380 400 425 430 Number 160 170 160 160 K.M. 145 160 170 170 M 780 800 815 820 8 8 8 8 (thousand) Number Person (thousand) 1 Bridges/culverts constructed 7. Providing financial assistance to different tribes for celebration of special days and festivals Persons benefitted 2 8. Distribution of different agricultural inputs among the farmers of the hill regions Farmers benefitted 1 Person 790 900 1000 1000 Small-scale industries set up 1 Number 15 20 30 35 9. Establishment of small-scale industries, handicrafts, etc. to reduce unemployment, and rearing of live-stock 6.5.3 11 Person (thousand) Medium Term Expenditure Estimates by Operational Unit, Programmes and Projects: Not Applicable (Taka in Thousands) Name of the Operational Unit/Programme/ Project Related Activity Actual 2013-14 Budget 1 2 3 4 Revised Medium Term Expenditure Estimates 2014-15 5 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 6 7 8 6.6 Bandarban Hill Tract District Council 6.6.1 Recent Achievements: Hostels for boys and girls, and school and college buildings have been constructed to spread the secondary and higher secondary education. As a result students, who would otherwise have dropped out after primary level, can now continue their secondary and higher secondary studies. To develop the tourist industry, various pragmatic programmes such as construction of rest houses and construction of restaurants at have been undertaken. This has solved the problem of food and lodging and enabled the tourists to visit remote and inaccessible areas. Embankments have been built for irrigation and development of fisheries. Various kinds of projects have been undertaken to preserve the nearly extinct cultural activities of the tribal people of this area. As a result, it has been possible to preserve some of these cultural activities; and the future generation would be able to learn from them. Some public marketing sheds have been constructed with a view to facilitating marketing of the products produced by the local people of this region. With the help of the GFS system pipe line has been constructed to supply pure drinking water and establishing water supply system in the remote areas. 6.6.2 Activities, Output Indicators and Targets 1. Activities Output Indicator Related Strategic Objectives Unit Revised Target 1 2 3 4 5 Irrigation embankments constructed 1 Number 10 Construction and development of agricultural infrastructure Actual Target 2014-15 Revised Target 2015-16 6 7 15 Medium Term Targets 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 8 9 10 14 15 11 696 Activities Output Indicator Related Strategic Objectives Unit Revised Target 1 2 3 4 5 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 7 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 8 9 10 - 30 25 20 400 370 350 370 Ponds excavated and maintained Number 2 10 8 6 2 4 5 8 0.75 2.00 1.80 3.00 K.M. 15 30 20 15 Meter 150 200 150 200 Number 4 25 15 20 Water pipe Meter lines laid (thousand) Meter (thousand) Roads constructed and repaired Retaining/ 1 Staircases constructed 4. 2015-16 6 Medium Term Targets Person guide walls constructed 3. Revised Target Employment opportunities created Irrigation infrastructure constructed Construction and development of rural infrastructure Target 2014-15 Power tillers and irrigation pumps supplied 2. Actual Development and expansion of educational institutions Schools, hostels constructed and developed/repaired 1 Number 16 12 15 10 Creation and development of social welfare institutions Club rooms constructed and developed 2 Number 8 15 20 15 Mosques, temples, kyangs, churches constructed and developed/repaired 2 Number 14 20 15 17 Construction of sports, cultural and physical infrastructure Sports materials and musical instruments distributed and training provided to players 1 Number 20 30 25 20 Development of tourist spots Infrastructure constructed/develop ed 1 Number 5 8 5 6 Providing technical education and training to young men and women Technical training provided to young men and women 1 Person 400 350 420 360 Poverty alleviation, women’s advancement and socio economic development Gardens created, training and necessary equipment’s supplied Person 5 90 100 75 Number 0 10 12 15 Person 110 150 175 125 9.0 12.0 15.0 9.0 750 850 900 1000 Construction and maintenance of religious institutions Accommodation facilities and training centres constructed for helpless and destitute women and widows 1 Self-employment opportunities created for helpless and destitute people and widows 10. Providing financial assistance to different tribes for celebration of special days and festivals Persons benefitted 2 11. Distribution of different agricultural inputs among the Farmers benefitted 1 Person (Thousand) Person 11 697 Activities Output Indicator Related Strategic Objectives Unit Revised Target 1 2 3 4 5 Small-scale industries set up 1 Number 12 Actual Target 2014-15 Revised Target 2015-16 6 7 Medium Term Targets 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 8 9 10 15 30 11 farmers of the hill regions 12. Establishment of small-scale industries, handicrafts, etc. to reduce unemployment 6.6.3 20 Medium Term Expenditure Estimates by Operational Unit, Programmes and Projects: Not Applicable (Taka in Thousands) Actual Name of the Operational Unit/Programme/ Project Related Activity 2013-14 1 2 3 Budget Revised 2014-15 4 5 Medium Term Expenditure Estimates 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 6 7 8