Cholistan embarks on farming quest
LAHORE:
The Green Agri Mall and Service Company, Smart Agri Farm, and Agri Research and Facilitation Centre were inaugurated under the Green Pakistan Initiative on Saturday at Kandai and Chapu in Cholistan as Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir attended the daylong activities.
Addressing notables, farmers, stakeholders and martyrs' families, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised the launch of multifaceted projects and transformative initiatives under the Green Pakistan scheme. She underscored that agriculture is the lifeline of Pakistan.
The chief minister handed over land allotment letters to the next of kin of martyrs and war injured.
She lauded efforts under the Green Pakistan Initiative towards introducing contemporary best practices in Pakistan's agriculture sector.
COAS General Asim Munir acknowledged the leading role of Punjab as the powerhouse of Pakistan's agriculture sector.
He admired the endeavours made by Green Corporate initiative in achieving the milestones in a very short span of time. He said the army would continue its support for the economic development of the country.
The Green Agri Mall and Service Company aims to serve as a one-stop solution for farmers, providing them high quality seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and fuel at controlled rates on doorsteps.
The provision of rental farming machinery and implements, including drones, at the lowest possible charges would also facilitate the farmers.
The establishment of a Smart Agri Farm on 5,000 acres with modern techniques along with a high-efficiency irrigation system would serve as a specimen for maximum crop yield at the lowest possible cost.
The Agri Research and Facilitation Centre will provide all farming and technical input, including laboratory services. The center will maintain connectivity with research and academic partners in the country.
The event was also attended by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister for Water Resources Dr Mussadiq Malik, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, Minister for Irrigation Muhammad Kazim Pirzada and the federal and provincial secretaries concerned.
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