ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan launched ‘Kisan Portal’ under Pakistan Citizen’s Portal for the development of agriculture sector and addressing the problems of farmers.
The Kisan Portal will play an important role to extend assistance to the farmers and address their problems. Under Kisan Portal, a total of 123 dashboards have been established in relevant departments at the federal and provincial levels.
Addressing the launching ceremony, the prime minister emphasised on research and adoption of modern techniques to enhance agricultural productions. He said new seeds should be developed and educational institutions should play an important role in this regard.
The prime minister said his vision for the promotion of the agriculture sector was focused on bringing improvement in the life of small farmers and resolving their grievances on priority.
He assured the farmers that the government would stand by them, as he believed that “serving the farming community was in fact a service to Pakistan”. He said his government was focusing on agricultural research particularly seed development to increase the yield of crops.
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The prime minister said the world over, the agriculture sector had an insurance cover. He said the Kisaan card would enable the small farmers get financial support in case their yield was damaged from natural calamities. He said the Health Card would also benefit the farmers in treatment of their ailing family members.
The prime minister said the prosperity of the country is linked to the prosperity of the farmers community. He said the dams being constructed would greatly contribute to agricultural development in the country.
PM Imran Khan said the Kisan Portal would give voice to the small farmers and they could now file complaints to the concerned quarters if face any injustice.
He said the price of palm oil had become almost doubled in the international market and had a negative impact on the rates and the government had to import wheat, sugar and pulses.
The prime minister said with the government’s efforts, the country would witness a revolution in the production of soya bean, olive oil and avocado. He said training programmes for farmers were on the cards with the assistance of China to guide them on better farming techniques.
PM Imran Khan said Pakistan was blessed with natural resources, which if properly utilized through scientific means, could result in a boom in the agriculture sector.
