International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
Year : 2019, Volume : 9, Issue : 8
First page : ( 105) Last page : ( 115)
Online ISSN : 2249-2496.

Evaluation of border areas development proggramme in Mizoram

Lalthanmawii, M.A, M. Phil., Ph.

Online published on 7 October, 2019.

Abstract

The present study was carried out in the border areas of Mizoram, which is bounded by Bangladesh on the east, and Myanmar on the west. The study tried to evaluate the coverage, utilization of funds and convergence of BADP. And to suggest modifications/improvements be made to the programme with a view to ensure its greater efficacy and impact. On the basis of the information collected from Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), data collected from the border villages and the experience gathered by the researcher from the border villages, the following observations about the situation of Mizoram border could be made. Mizoram has 404 km long international border with Myanmar in the east & the south and 318 km long border with Bangladesh in the west. Out of the eight districts of the State, six districts have an international border, viz, Mamit, Champhai, Serchhip, Lunglei, Lawngtlai, and Saiha. Today, BADP is implemented in 15(Fifteen) R.D Blocks whose geographical area totals 12665.09 sq.kms. Of these, 10(Ten) R.D Blocks are situated along the Indo-Myanmar border and the rest 5(five) R.D Blocks are along the Indo-Bangladesh border.

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