CYCLONE AREA REHAB.

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The purpose of the Cyclone Protection and Costal Area Rehabilitation Project is to contribute to the rehabilitation of the coastal areas damaged by the 1970 cyclone to previous levels of economic activity and provide some measure of protection to inhabitants during future storms. The project has eight separate components: (1) inland water transport equipment and terminal facilities; (2) radio equipment for improved telecommunications; (3) permanent concrete structures for use as schools and cyclone shelters; (4) the improvement of main roads necessary for relief operations to a minimum all-weather standard; (5) feeder roads to connect boats and related equipment; (6) fishing boats and related equipment; (7) essential equipment to improve the cyclone warning system; (8) technical assistance including auditors, engineers, and advisors and equipment necessary for project supervision. The East Pakistan Reconstruction Project consists of selected sub-projects in the following categories of the Government of Pakistan's Reconstruction Program: (i) technical assistance for sub-project preparation, evaluation and execution; (ii) deep wells, shallow wells and tanks for fresh water supply; (iii) repair of coastal embankments; (iv) rural infrastructure, i.e., roads, irrigation channels, drainage works and multi-purpose rural development centers to serve as storm shelters; (v) fishing boats and equipment; (vi) water transport equipment and landing facilities; and (vii) other programs (such as agricultural supplies, telecommunications and an improved cyclone warning system).