Chittagong Hill Tracts Watershed Co-Management Activity (CHTWCA) in Mong Circle Areas

Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha (TUS) implemented the Chittagong Hill Tracts Watershed Co-Management Activity (CHTWCA) in Mong Circle areas supported by UNDP and funded by USAID from January 13, 2015 to December 31, 2015. The project covered six upazilas — Khagrachari Sadar, Panchari, Mohalchari, Matiranga, Laxmichari, and Ramgarh in Khagrachari District.
TUS focused on improving community-based management of Village Common Forests (VCFs) and streams, enhancing the capacity of poor and vulnerable communities, empowering rural women, and facilitating income-generating activities. The project also supported Mong Circle authorities in conserving VCFs, protecting the environment, and implementing livelihood development plans.

At a Glance of CHTWCA

Project Name	Chittagong Hill Tracts Watershed Co-Management Activity (CHTWCA) in Mong Circle Areas
Implementing Organisation	Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha (TUS)
Donor	UNDP and USAID
Total Budget	BDT 38,80,500
Staff	10
Duration	January 13, 2015 – December 31, 2015
Working Area	Khagrachari Sadar, Panchari, Mohalchari, Matiranga, Laxmichari, and Ramgarh
Participants	7,000 villagers of 40 villages, 5 cultural institutions, 20 representative cultural activists, 475 users of medicinal gardens
Project Purpose	Improve community-based management of VCFs, small streams, and farmlands. Establish and strengthen co-management organizations for sustainable resource use. Develop capacities and skills for sustainable income opportunities. Increase women’s participation in natural resource management and decision-making. Facilitate economic development and marketing activities for income generation. Support environmental protection and VCF conservation under Mong Circle.
Reference Contact	Henrik Fredborg Larsen, Director, CHTDF-UNDP