Question

SAARC Council -

Success of SAARC

Write the information of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).

Success of 'SAARC'

Answer 1

1. SAARC has performed positively in certain fields.
   For example, a center for the dissemination of agro-related information was started in Bangladesh and it has been also used as a platform for research related to seeds, animal husbandry and fisheries.
2. A ‘SAARC’ center for meteorological research was established in Dhaka. In Kathmandu, an orthopedic center was established.
3. Efforts are being made to promote tourism in SAARC countries.
4. SAARC is also working for eliminating poverty in the countries in South Asia with the help of the ‘Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP)’.
5. An inter-governmental group was established to formulate an agreement (SAFTA – South Asian Free Trade Area) for promoting free trade and economic cooperation among the SAARC nation.
6. The SAARC Documentation Centre was established at Delhi for dissemination of information.
7. SAARC Human Resources Development Centre was established at Islamabad (Pakistan).
8. Agreements were signed to counter the smuggling of narcotic drugs. Committees were appointed for development in the fields of postal services and transportation.