Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- The Planning Commission has sent back the Rural Employment and Road Maintenance Programme-4 proposal, a Tk 20.99 billion initiative to provide financial assistance for women by engaging them in rural road repairs in all unions across the country.

Instead of implementing the project solely with government funding, the commission has recommended securing foreign aid.

If foreign aid is not found, the commission has recommended implementation in selected areas based on the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI), poverty index, environmental hazards, and financial capacity.

The recommendation came from a recent project evaluation committee (PEC) meeting organised by the Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural Institutions Divisi...