High-tech agri projects inaugurated in Cholistan

Cholistan: The inauguration ceremonies of Green Agri Mall and Service Company, Smart Agri Farm, Agri Research and Facilitation Centre under Green Pakistan Initiative Projects were held today at Kandai and Chapu, Cholistan.

Honorable Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) attended the day-long activities.

The event was also attended by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for Water Resources Dr Mussadiq Malik, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Provincial Minister Agri and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, Provincial Minister for Irrigation Muhammad Kazim Pirzada. Concerned Federal and Provincial secretaries were also present at the event.

The spearhead Initiative of Green Agri Mall and Service Company aims to serve as a one-stop solution for farmers, providing them with 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 cost would further facilitate our farmers. The establishment of a Smart Agri Farm on 5,000 acres with modern agri techniques along with the use of High Efficiency Irrigation System would demonstrate a specimen for our farmers, endeavoring for maximum crop yield at the lowest possible cost.

The Agri Research and Facilitation Centre would provide all agri and technical input including the provision of laboratory services. Its connectivity with all Research and Academic partners within the country would capture further ventures.

While addressing notables, farmers, stakeholders, and Shuhada’s families, Maryam Nawaz praised the launch of multifaceted GPI Projects and transformative Initiatives. She underscored that Agriculture is the lifeline of Pakistan. Also handed over land allotment letters to the next of kin of shuhada and war-wounded families. She lauded the efforts of the Green Pakistan Initiative towards introducing contemporary best practices in Pakistan’s agriculture Sector.

General Syed Asim Munir acknowledged the leading role of Punjab Province by attaining the position of Powerhouse for Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector. He admired the endeavors made by the Green Corporate initiative in achieving these milestones in a very short span of time. He assured that the Army would continue its support for the economic development of the country.