Agriculture transformation plan will be strictly implemented on priority bases, as directed by Prime Minister Imran khan.
Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to take strict action against hoarders and profiteers and those involved in smuggling of Urea Fertilizer. He was chairing a review meeting on Prime Minister’s Priority Sectors in Islamabad on Monday. The Prime Minister said our government has for the very first time chalked out a comprehensive agricultural transformation plan and is implementing it on priority basis.
He said mechanization of Agriculture Sector, provision of quality seed, efficient water management system and assistance in livestock farming are transforming the sector into a high yielding economic entity. The Prime Minister said with the introduction of Kissan card, subsidy on fertilizer and genetic improvement of livestock, the government is aiming to achieve even higher yields as compared to the record yield in the previous year.
The meeting was informed that for quality seed dissemination to increase the average yield and quality of the produce, relevant approvals have been taken and fund release is in process. For genetic improvement of livestock import of quality semen was proposed, the process is expedited and is given high priority. Moreover to assist the livestock farmers, 9211 helpline has been revived in Punjab while it is nearly complete in KP and Balochistan. Regarding shrimp farming, the meeting was given an update about hatcheries that have been established and are soon to be operationalized in Punjab and Balochistan.
The meeting was also apprised regarding the fertilizer situation in the country, consumption of Urea, DAP and operation against hoarders. The meeting was informed about the progress on collaboration with the Chinese academy of agricultural research whereby transfer of knowledge with the aim to introduce innovative agriculture techniques to improve yield and diversity.
The Prime Minister said our government’s focus is to increase investment in the SEZs for establishment of export oriented industries. He said the government’s business friendly policies and focus on ease of doing business has started rendering positive results. The Prime Minister said increased investment of overseas Pakistanis and foreign investors is the result of the trust which the government has earned by its effective policy measures.
The meeting was given detailed presentations on SEZs and Initiatives taken by BOI, CPEC Authority and relevant ministries to facilitate investors in obtaining NOCs and complying to different regimes both under provincial and federal governments.
