Agriculture Adviser Calls for Action Against District Directors Missing Project Targets
Peshawar, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Sep, 2026) Adviser to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Agriculture, Mian Muhammad Umar, has directed authorities to accelerate work on the Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Project and take strict action against district directors who fail to achieve their assigned targets.
Meeting Reviews Project Progress
He issued these directives while chairing a meeting to review progress on various activities under the On-Farm Water Management component of the project. The meeting:
- Reviewed ongoing development activities
- Assessed progress against targets
- Discussed the promotion of modern irrigation technologies
- Reviewed implementation of previous meeting decisions
Key Takeaways:
- No Tolerance for Negligence: Mian Muhammad Umar emphasized zero tolerance for negligence or sluggishness in achieving project goals.
- Accelerated Implementation: He directed officers to remove delays and implement measures effectively to meet annual targets by year-end.
- Focus on Water Efficiency: The meeting highlighted efforts to install high-efficiency irrigation systems, laser land-levelling units, and other technologies for improved water use in agriculture.
- Regular Monitoring: Stressed the need for regular monitoring of scheme quality and pace, aiming to extend modern irrigation benefits to a wider area and more farmers.
Modern Irrigation Systems:
Mian Muhammad Umar noted that high-efficiency irrigation systems can significantly boost agricultural production in water-scarce areas by enabling efficient irrigation of larger fields with less water.