MGPO CPI and IAUP Initiatives

Community Physical Infrastructure Project Chakothi AJK

The 2005 earthquake in Pakistan destroyed all existing physical infrastructure in Chakothi and reduced the community to a common minimum level of survival. Stand alone infrastructure did not seem to be the answer to the mounting needs of this remote picturesque valley. Chakothi is a border town situated along the line of control with India. It serves as a transit point for travel between the inhabitants of AJ&K and Occupied Kashmir. This to and fro traffic of human activity requires essential and functional physical infrastructure to meet the demands of this transit tourist village. MGPO designed an integrated area uplift program encompassing multiple interventions utilizing a holistic approach to address the needs of the community.

Project Scope

Water supply scheme with branch lines for households. Clean drinking water at designated locations. Storm water drains. Foot paths. Public toilets and baths. Waste water disposal.

Output

Strengthening grass root institutions. Enhancing collective decision making ability. Improving the base of the rural poor. Reduction in diseases. Decrease in dropout rates in the schools. Better self esteem and sense of empowerment. Greater community interest in local affairs. Participatory approach to conflict resolution. Improvement in the quality of life.

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