Caretaker Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy SM Tanveer on Thursday emphasized the need for practical measures to improve the quality of agricultural research.
He chaired the meeting at civil secretariat to discuss the promotion of agricultural research, increasing kinnow production, and revitalizing the textile industry in the province.
He also stressed the important role of agricultural universities in promoting research in the field. He also announced the establishment of a Pakistan-China Research Technology Park in Faisalabad.
The minister further assured that effective measures would be taken to revitalize the textile industry and boost kinnow exports. He suggested the introduction of new varieties to enhance kinnow production was highly important.
To address these issues, the minister formed a committee tasked to give recommendations for the revitalization of the citrus industry, increasing kinnow production and promoting agricultural research.
The meeting was attended by the Agriculture secretary, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Rana Iqrar Ahmad Khan and exporters.
Caretaker Punjab Minister for Industries SM Tanveer has said record cultivation of cotton has been carried out in district Rajanpur with the support of the district administration.
According to official sources here on Thursday, the minister said this during his visit to Rajanpur, along with Caretaker Provincial Minister Bilal Afzal. Both ministers presided over a meeting of the district officers.
SM Tanveer said all resources were being utilised to increase cotton production. He said good wheat yield was obtained in Rajanpur and target was met in this regard.
