Layyah Plans Agroforestry Under Green Punjab Initiative
The district administration is set to finalize a comprehensive program promoting agro-forestry and plantation on unused government and private land across the district under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s Green Punjab Initiative.
Initially, a special plantation program will be designed for un-utilized lands in Chaubara tehsil, with instructions already communicated to relevant departments to ensure local landowners’ active participation in organized planting activities.
Deputy Commissioner Asif Ali Dogar emphasized that effectively utilizing barren and unused land for planting will contribute to:
- Economic prosperity
- Environmental improvement
- Mitigating the impacts of global warming and environmental pollution
He instructed all departments to collaborate with local farmers and landowners to implement the plantation program in an organized and effective manner.
Key Takeaways:
- Layyah district aims to embrace agroforestry through a Green Punjab Initiative.
- Special focus on Chaubara tehsil for initial implementation.
- Emphasis on landowner engagement and coordinated departmental efforts.
- Benefits highlighted include economic growth, environmental conservation, and climate change mitigation.
