Question

Explain the following statement with a reason.

SAARC has achieved success in some fields.

Answer 1

1. SAARC has done well in some of the fields mentioned above. For example, a centre for 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’ centre for meteorological research was established in Dhaka.
3. In Kathmandu, an orthopedic centre was established. Efforts are being made to promote tourism in SAARC countries. 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)’.
4. 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.
5. The SAARC Documentation Centre was established at Delhi for dissemination of information.
6. SAARC Human Resources Development Centre was established at Islamabad (Pakistan). Agreements were signed to counter the smuggling of narcotic drugs. Committees were appointed for development in the fields of postal services and transportation.