Caretaker Punjab Minister for Food, Agriculture and Planning & Development Sardar Tanvir Ilyas called on Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr. Hasan Askari here today at Chief Minister’s Office. Sardar Tanvir Ilyas informed the Chief Minister about various departmental matters. Talking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that hygienic food keeps the people safe from diseases and added that provision of safe and healthy food items to the citizens is the responsibility of the government. The Food and other line departments will have to proactively work for the provision of neat and clean food items to the citizens, he said. The development of agriculture sector is directly associated with the economic progress. Developed nations have brought agricultural revolution by adopting latest research and technology. It is, therefore, need of the hour that agriculture should be developed on modern lines, he added. He said that effective strategy and planning is essential for durable progress. Planning will have to be made today for providing facilities to the citizens in future, he added. It is the responsibility of the government to devise necessary planning for future needs keeping in view the prevailing circumstances. Resources will be provided for ongoing development projects aimed at improving the lot of the people, concluded the Chief Minister.
