Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research Meets to Discuss Agricultural Transformation
Green Pakistan Initiative Presents Vision for Modernizing Agriculture and Ensuring Food Security
Islamabad,: The Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research convened its fourth meeting today, Monday, August 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Green Pakistan Initiative office in Rumi House, Old Airport Road, Rawalpindi, under the chairmanship of Syed Tariq Hussain, MNA.
In a key step towards transforming Pakistan’s agricultural landscape, the Honorable Members of the Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research visited Runi House, Rawalpindi, for an in-depth presentation by the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI). The visit centered on the transformative impact of GPI, led by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), in driving advancements within the country’s agriculture and livestock sectors.
The Committee’s discussions covered several critical areas, emphasizing the role of GPI in the modernization and sustainability of Pakistan’s agriculture. Members were briefed on how GPI plans to revolutionize the sector by introducing modern farming practices. These include precision agriculture techniques, optimized fertilizer management, and advanced irrigation processes, all of which aim to significantly boost crop yields. The initiative is seen as a strategic effort to reduce Pakistan’s dependency on food grain imports, thereby enhancing the country’s capacity to increase agricultural exports.
A major highlight of the visit was the discussion on the potential impact of the Green Pakistan Initiative on national food security. The Committee recognized the initiative’s comprehensive approach to ensuring a sustainable and resilient food system for the country. Through its focus on sustainable agriculture, GPI is addressing the immediate challenges posed by climate change and resource constraints while laying the groundwork for long-term food security.
The GPI team demonstrated their ongoing efforts to empower local farmers with access to cutting-edge technologies and resources. These technologies are designed to enhance crop productivity and promote Climate Smart Agriculture practices. The Committee was particularly interested in how these innovations are being tailored to meet the needs of Pakistan’s diverse agricultural regions, ensuring that farmers can achieve better yields and contribute to the overall goal of sustainable farming.
The visit also provided an opportunity for GPI to present its future plans. The initiative is poised to launch a series of new projects aimed at further modernizing the agricultural sector. These include the development of innovative farming techniques, expansion of support services for farmers, and initiatives to promote eco-friendly agricultural practices. The Committee expressed its full support for these endeavors and underscored the importance of continued government and private sector collaboration to achieve the vision of a self-reliant and prosperous Pakistan.
Standing Committee reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Green Pakistan Initiative to ensure that the agricultural sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy and a guarantor of food security for all citizens.
The following Honorable Members of the Standing Committee attended the meeting: Mr. Rasheed Ahmad Khan, MNA; Rana Muhammad Hayat Khan, MNA; Ms. Musarrat Asif Khawaja, MNA; Chaudhary Iftikhar Nazir, MNA; Mr. Kesoo Mal Kheal Das, MNA; Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Behan, MNA; and Makhdoom Zain Hussain Qureshi, MNA.
