Representational photo BigstockExperts recommended increasing cottage industries, considering that indigenous minorities have special abilities in that field, and this in turn this will improve the standard of their livingThere are round about 116 safety net programs in Bangladesh, though none is specialized for indigenous communities. Experts pointed out in an annual convention titled “indigenous minority in Social Safety Net program: New policy Framework” organized by Right to Food Bangladesh, and World Vision at CIRDAP auditorium yesterday. But they have no participation in other social safety net program.”Experts recommended increasing cottage industries, considering that indigenous minorities have special abilities in that field, and this in turn this will improve the standard of their living. So they need special programs, and proper budget allocation.”“24% allocation of Social Safety Net program (SSNP) goes to only 0.5% beneficiary as pension for the government employee. We have to work considering, and coordinating various demand.”“To sustain the inclusion of indigenous community, SSNP projects must be transformed into programs.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 14, 2019 16:07 UTC