SAARC officially came into existence in December 1985. 7 countries of South Asia are its members. They are Bhutan, India, Bangladesh, Maldives;.Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This organization was formed with the intention of ensuring cooperation in the spheres of agriculture, rural development, science and technology, culture, health and population control.
Main Objectives Of Saarc:
- Ensuring the well being of the South Asians.
- Quicken the economic, social and cultural growth
- Make collective efforts to make the regions self sufficient.
- Mutual help in various areas.
- Mutual cooperation.
- Work in collaboration with international and regional organizations.
