Agriculture, livestock, dairy fisheries and poultry sectors are the backbone of the economy of Sindh. More than 70% population of the province is depending on Agro based earnings Agriculture sector is the major source of income and employment for the people of Sindh directly and indirectly. Government of Sindh's endeavours for the development of agro based sectors will steer the progress and prosperity in the province.
Livestock Dairy Fisheries and Agriculture (LDFA) event is aimed to networking opportunity for Sindh farmers and herders, who meet entrepreneurs and traders in a way that is mutually beneficial. Our desire is that this year event will efficiently serve LDFA participants and visitors, providing timely and accurate information on all relevant opportunities in Livestock, Dairy, Fisheries & Poultry and Agriculture sectors of Sindh.
We the Government organisations and private sectors should try to find out international markets for these products to earn foreign exchange. Sindh has proved to be a resilient and attractive investment destination. Economically, we are a vibrant and dynamic Province with diversified climatic range; abundant land and natural resources; hardworking & skilled workforce, well developed infrastructure; well-developed industrial base, large and growing domestic market, well established infrastructure & legal system; rich culture; and strategic location as a regional hub.
This has given the impetus for some of the world's leading multi-national corporations to set up base in Sindh. The present government is keen to solve the problems of business community by pursuing its programs and policies beneficial to growers community. Due to government's positive policies, substantial investment is being made by local and foreign investors to start a new era of progress and prosperity. We are duly focused on the resolution of the problems which are being faced by the growers, entrepreneurs and business community like prices of inputs, facilitator for value addition and value chain for exports to higher buying markets.
We are fully cognisant of these challenges and are ready to help you develop your business in the region successfully. To capitalise on Sindh's competitive edge, Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) has been established with an aim to strengthen business environment in the province of Sindh. It serves as a bridge between Government, local & foreign investors and business community. As the designated board for promoting investment in Sindh, we are here to serve you and facilitate your investment in a business-friendly, open, transparent and fast track environment.
Investors should come forward and invest in Sindh which will be of immense benefit, especially at a time when we have ushered in to a new era of democracy with a renewed pledge of bringing economic progress in the country. Government has created not only an atmosphere conducive but also offering incentives for investment and investors should take advantage of this opportunity to its optimum level. I appreciate SBI efforts to bring investors (local and foreign), buyers & consumers under one roof to discuss and share ideas to promote Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, Fisheries and Agriculture sectors, identify business opportunities, and open the new avenues of the prosperities for the people of rural areas.