UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

PROJECT REPORT ON
INDIA AS A MEMBER OF SAARC

SUBMITTED BY
VIDTA TRYAMBAKSING RAJPUT
ROLL NO 16
MCOM PART -I
SEMESTER -I
(ADAVANCED ACCOUNTANCY)

PROJECT GUIDE
PROF. MRS. KALPANA NAYAR

COLLEGE NAME
VPMS K.G.JOSHI COLLEGE OF ARTS
&N.G. BEDEKAR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE
CHENDANI BUNDER ROAD,
THANE (W) 400601

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2014 2015



Vidya Prasarak Mandal, Thane
K.G. JOSHI COLLLEGE OF ARTS &
N.G.BEDEKAR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE &
CERTIFICATE
OF PROJECT WORK
This is certified that

Mr. / Ms. VIDTA TRYAMBAKSING RAJPUT
of M.com I(ADAVANCED ACCOUNTANCY) Semester I Roll No.16
Has undertaken & completed the project title
INDIA AS A MEMBER OF SAARC during the academic year 2014-2015
under the guidance of
Mr. / Ms. KALPANA NAYAR
Submitted on __________ to this college in fulfillment of the curriculum of
MASTER OF COMMERCE (ADAVANCED ACCOUNTANCY)
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
This is bona- fide project work & the information presented is True &
Original to the best of our knowledge and belief.



INTERNAL EXAMINER EXTERNAL EXAMINER

DECLARATION


I Mr./Miss Vidya Tryambaksing Rajput the student of N.G. Bedekar College Of
Commerce, studying in M.Com I Advanced Accountancy ( Semester I), hereby
declare that I have completed the project report on INDIA AS A MEMBER OF
SAARC in the academic year 2014 2015.

The information submitted is genuine and practical to the best of my
knowledge.




Date:

Place: THANE







VIDYA TRYAMBAKSING RAJPUT








ACKNOWLEDGMENT


A project is the fruit of experiment and experience and it goes a long way to
modeling a person and gaining a new insight in that field of research.

In this rewarding experience, one recognizes the help and support rendered by kind
heart behind its success.

I would take this opportunity to thank all my teachers, especially Prof. D. M.
Murdeshwar the coordinator of M.Com (Advanced Accountancy). I would like to
thank Prof. Kalpana Nayar, my project guide, who sincerely guided and
supported me in doing the project.

I would also like to show my gratitude towards my family, friends and all others
who have helped and supported me in doing the project.



Date: Name:Vidya Tryambaksing Rajput
Place: Thane Roll No. 16




INDEX

SR. NO TITLE PAGE NO.
1 INTRODUCTION 1-2
2 HISTORY 3-4
3 OBJECTIVES 5
4 PRINCIPLES 6
5 INDIA AS A MEMBER OF SAARC 7-8
6 INSTITUTIONAL SET-UP 9-12
7 REGIONAL CENTRES 13-14
8 SOCIAL SECTORSDEVELOPMENT 15-17
9
LEGAL ISSUES, CONVENTIONS AND
AGREEMENTS
18
10 THE SECRETARIAT 20
11 FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS 21
12 REVIEW OF KEY SAARC DECLARATIONS 22-24
13 CHALLENGES TO THE SAARC PROCES 25-27
14
ROLE OF THE CIVIL SOCIETY IN
STRENGTHENING SAARC
28-29
15 MEMBERS AND OBSERVERS 30
16 OBSERVERS 31
17 APEX AND RECOGNIZED BODIES 31
18 POTENTIAL FUTURE MEMBERS 32
19
REGIONAL CENTREX
33
20 POLITICAL ISSUES 34-35
21 SAARC VISA EXEMPTION SCHEME 36
22 AWARDS 37-39
23 CONCLUSION 40
24
BIBLIOGRAPHY
41