CHITTAGANG HILL TRACTS AND BACKWARD AREAS

249. Life, property, prestige, and status of the small ethnic groups of hill and plain lands will be well protected. 

250. Backward ethnic groups living in hills and plain lands will be given all sorts of advantages to avail jobs and education. Development activities of Chittagong Hill Tracts shall be further strengthened. 

251. Language, literature, and cultural uniqueness of the small ethnic groups of hill and plain lands will be protected and initiatives shall be taken for their even development. A separate Directorate for the development of ethnic groups will be established. 

252. Discrimination made towards the tea plantation workers and violation of their human rights will be effectively brought to an end.

253. Special programs will be taken up to uplift the standard of living of the backward people living at slums and alluvial formations (Char), haors and baors and penury-stricken areas.