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The government will implement three rural development projects during its current tenure to create self-employment opportunities and reduce poverty in rural areas, benefiting around 145,556 people.
A total of 1,180 cooperative societies will be formed under the projects, Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan told Parliament on Monday.
He disclosed the information in a written reply to a question from MP Md Nazmul Huda during the parliamentary session, chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram.
The three projects are:
Ensuring Sustainable Employment for Marginalised Communities in Khulna Division through Cooperatives for Skills Development.
Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Creation for Women through Cooperatives.
Technical and Language Skills Development for Building a Skilled Workforce through Cooperatives.
The minister said the initiatives are aimed at promoting self-employment and alleviating poverty among rural communities.