Army Chief General Asim Munir reaffirmed the military’s full support for Pakistan’s economic progress, stating that the achievements under the Green Corporate Project are encouraging and signal a promising future.
He praised Punjab's farmers for their leadership in modern agriculture, calling Punjab Pakistan’s agricultural powerhouse.
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 Green Corporate initiative in achieving these mile stones in a very short span of time. He assured that Army would continue its support for economic development of the country.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir attended the event.
Inauguration Ceremonies of Green Agri Mall & Service Company, Smart Agri Farm, Agri Research and Facilitation Centre under Green Pakistan Initiative Projects was held the other day at Kandai and Chapu, Cholistan.
The spearhead Initiative of Green Agri Mall & Service Company aims to serve as one stop solution for farmers, providing them high quality seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, fuel at controlled rates on door steps. The provision of rental farming machinery and implements including drones at lowest possible cost would further facilitate our farmers.
The establishment of Smart Agri Farm on 5,000 acres with modern agri techniques along with use of High Efficiency Irrigation System would demonstrate a specimen for our farmers, endeavoring for maximum crop yield at lowest possible cost. The Agri Research and Facilitation Centre would provide all agri and technical input including provision of laboratory services. Its connectivity with all Research and Academic partners within the country would capture further ventures.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif 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 next of kin of shuhada and war wounded families. She lauded the efforts of Green Pakistan Initiative towards introducing contemporary best practices in Pakistan’s agriculture Sector.
Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research Mr Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for Water Resources Mr Dr Mussadiq Malik, Senior Provincial Minister Ms Marrium Aurangzeb, Provincial Minister Agri & Livestock Mr Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, Provincial Minister for Irrigation Mr Muhammad Kazim Pirzada. Concerned Federal and Provincial secretaries were also present at the event.
