Progress Review Meeting of PSDP 2023-24 (4th Quarter) Pertaining to Agriculture Sector Chaired by Secretary (Implementation) , Sher Shah Gilzai

Sep 30, 2024

A Progress Review Meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sher Shah Gilzai, Secretary Implementation, Planning & Development (P&D) Department, to review and discuss the ongoing and upcoming schemes within the Agriculture Sector. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, project managers, and officials from the Agriculture Department to evaluate the progress of various initiatives aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and sustainability.

During the session, Secretary Sher Shah Gilzai emphasized the importance of timely execution of projects, particularly those related to irrigation, crop diversification, and the introduction of modern farming technologies. He underscored the need for transparency in the use of allocated funds and urged all departments to ensure the efficient utilization of resources to meet project deadlines.

The meeting also focused on resolving bottlenecks that may be delaying certain schemes. Specific attention was given to projects promoting the use of water-efficient technologies and increasing agricultural yield in the province. Secretary Gilzai encouraged collaboration between different sectors to overcome any hurdles that may impede the progress of key agricultural schemes.

The participants provided updates on various schemes, outlining their current status and highlighting challenges that need to be addressed. The Secretary directed the concerned officials to expedite work on high-priority projects and ensure that milestones are achieved within the set timeframes to meet the developmental goals of the Agriculture Sector.

The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity, supporting farmers, and improving food security in the province through the successful implementation of these schemes.