Second Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project (CHTRDP-II)
Second Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project (CHTRDP-II)
Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha (TUS) implemented the Community Infrastructure (CI) component in joint venture under the Second Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project (CHTRDP-II, ADB Loan 2763 BAN) from December 2013 to June 2019, covering 38 unions in 9 Upazilas of Khagrachari Hill District.
The key activities included community selection, planning, participatory resource mapping, village profiling, problem identification, consultation meetings, feasibility studies, and the formation of various community committees such as Para Development Committee (PDC), Community Development Committee (CDC), Watershed Committee (CWC), Procurement Evaluation Committee (PEC), and O&M orientations.
The project also implemented technical training, construction work (village footpaths, small feeder roads, stairs), tree plantation, and watershed management activities to strengthen rural infrastructure and improve living conditions.
At a glance of CHTRDP-II
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project (CHTRDP-II) |
| Implementing Organisation | Trinamul Unnayan Sangstha (TUS) |
| Donor | Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Government of Bangladesh |
| Total Budget | BDT 42,139,909.00 |
| Staff | 28 (Male – 18, Female – 10) |
| Duration | December 2013 to June 2019 |
| Working Area | 8 Upazilas of Khagrachari District |
| Participants | 17,727 households |
| Project Purpose |
The purpose of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Rural Development Project – Community Development Component (CHTRDP-II) was to improve the quality of life for residents in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) region by:
Overall, the project supported sustainable development, reduced poverty, and fostered long-term resilience within CHT communities. |
| Reference Contact Details |
Suprity Ranjan Chakma Project Management Unit |