The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari Wednesday said that the development of agriculture sector is directly associated with economic progress and developed nations have brought agricultural revolution by adopting latest research and technology. He said this while talking to the provincial minister for food, agriculture and planning & development Sardar Tanvir Ilyas who called on him, here today.
Sardar Tanvir Ilyas informed the Chief Minister about various departmental matters. Talking on the occasion, Dr Askari said that hygienic food keeps the people safe from diseases and 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. Dr Askari further said that effective strategy and planning is essential for durable progress.