Message from Minister for Agriculture, Supply & Prices, Government of Sindh

I would firstly like to express my appreciation to the Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) and Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF) for organising such an event and to the Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam for hosting it so well.
As most in attendance will know, today 40% of the population of Sindh is actively engaged in agriculture and livestock farming while it remains important to all who live in this province. Contributing 22% to our annual GDP, it is vital we work to maintain, modernise and grow this sector along the lines of technological advancement and research and development. There is therefore, no better place to host it than the Sindh Agriculture University.
We have actively been developing the agricultural infrastructure of the province and have worked closely with international banks, businesses and researchers to maintain the important status of agriculture in the province and support those engaged with often difficult work in rural communities. This has recently focused on rice, chilies and dates where we have noted particular potential, but extends to all aspects of the sector. It is only through strong partnerships between business and farming supported by the state sector that we can advance in this field.
Sindh Enterprise Development Fund and Sindh Board of Investment are clear demonstrations of the Sindh Government's commitment to enhance economic and developmental activity in the province, providing subsidies to private sector initiatives in all sectors of the economy, particularly agriculture.
The Sindh Government with focus on the Department of Agriculture remains steadfast in its goal of bringing prosperity to the people of Sindh by the creation of jobs and bringing about real economic enhancements through facilitating investment and business.