The United Nations Joint Initiative is developed to support the state in managing the fragile ecosystem of north east region which is facing stress due to growing population and effects of climate change. This initiative will build on past experience as well as the presence and expertise of UNDP, ILO, FAO and UNIDO, and will address one of the common concerns of states and has the potential to address several key issues and help the state government to:
(i) Better management of natural resources and address local issues of providing work opportunities to the youth from natural resource management and preserving the bio-diversity in the region,
(ii) Address common trans-boundary threats from tree and plant pests, animal diseases to local vegetation and livestock,
(iii) Address issues of farm and non-farm employment,
(iv) Preserve the indigenous knowledge for resource management and increase the yield of crops and other forest produce such as bamboo
The objective of the Joint UN Initiative is to help state government and communities protect the region’s eco-system with increased participation of women in managing sustainable intensification of horticulture, agriculture, non-timber forest produce through retention and application of indigenous knowledge, and promotion of sustainable livelihood by a combination of skills development, identification of markets for local products and imparting training and skills to local youth to meet the market demands.
The United Nations Joint Initiative is developed to support the state in managing the fragile ecosystem of north east region which is facing stress due to growing population and effects of climate change. This initiative will build on past experience as well as the presence and expertise of UNDP, ILO, FAO and UNIDO, and will address one of the common concerns of states and has the potential to address several key issues and help the state government to:
(i) Better management of natural resources and address local issues of providing work opportunities to the youth from natural resource management and preserving the bio-diversity in the region,
(ii) Address common trans-boundary threats from tree and plant pests, animal diseases to local vegetation and livestock,
(iii) Address issues of farm and non-farm employment,
(iv) Preserve the indigenous knowledge for resource management and increase the yield of crops and other forest produce such as bamboo
The Joint UN Initiative was launched on 16th October 2014 in Aizawl. A project office is being setup in Aizawl at space provided by the state government and expected to be functional in December 2014.
Living Conditions:
The state of Mizoram is a true frontier region. It shares 722 km of international border with Bangladesh, Myanmar and is connected with three other north-eastern states of Assam, Manipur and Tripura. Mizoram became the 23rd state of the Indian Union in 1987 after signing of the Mizoram Peace Accord in 1986. Aizawl is the capital city with a population of 291,000. It is situated on a ridge 1,132 metres (3715 ft) above sea level, with the Tlawng river valley to its west and the Tuirial river valley to its east. Aizawl has a mild, sub-tropical climate due to its location and elevation, and receives heavy rains from May to September. Being the state capital it is the largest and most populous city in Mizoram and is the base of all government offices, state assembly. Aizawl is connected by road with Silchar (Assam) through National Highway 54, with Agartala (Tripura) through National Highway 40 and with Imphal (Manipur) through National Highway 150. Aizwal is well connected by air with daily flight services of Jet Airways and Air India from Guwahati and Kolkata.
The volunteer will be provided monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) intended to cover housing, basic needs and utilities, equivalent to INR 25,160; settling-in-grant (if applicable); life, health, and permanent disability insurance; return fares (if applicable); resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.
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