KP govt committed to developing agri sector: minister

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Agriculture Mohammad Sajjad has said that the agriculture sector is the backbone of the country’s economy and the provincial government is developing this sector on a priority basis.

“The officers involved in agriculture must perform their services with seriousness and honesty. And such agricultural projects should be prepared which have far-reaching impacts on the lives of the farmers,” he told the first review meeting related to the projects of the Agriculture Department. Secretary Agriculture Javed Marwat, CPO Agriculture, DGs of all sectors and other relevant officers also attended the meeting, said a handout.

The provincial minister was briefed about ongoing development projects. The minister directed the officers that the officers concerned should visit the districts and take measures to solve the problems of the landlords and special attention should be given to the development of agriculture in the merged districts.

He said that such projects should be included in the new ADP. He further said that the complaint cell would be established in the department and the process of punishment will be started by activating the monitoring system.He urged the officers to work as a team through mutual communication. He also directed to ensure transparency in development projects.