‘Govt committed to ensure food security’

Says individuals who have surplus sustenance should help others

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday ensuring food security was the prime priority of the government and research and financial institutions should maintain close interaction to achieve the goal.

The chief minister expressed these views in his message on World Food Day. He said it was imperative to create awareness among the masses regarding the need for increasing food resources and prevention of food wastage. He said individuals who have surplus sustenance should help others.



Shehbaz said the purpose of observing this day was to accelerate the efforts to solve problems arising from food scarcity and the Punjab government was taking all necessary steps to solve the issue.

He said the government has provided various privileges in the agriculture sector in order to ensure food security and it is the prime priority of government to ensure availability of food to every person by maintaining balance between demand and supply of food.

While talking about development projects during a video-link meeting, Shehbaz said the extension project of road from Thokar Naiz Baig to Hadyara Drain would help maintain the smooth flow of traffic coming from Multan and other cities to Lahore.



The CM directed the authorities to take special measures and ensure quality and timely completion of projects. The chief minister also directed the authorities to form a steering committee under the supervision of provincial minister for planning and development and chief secretary. National Highway Authority chairman briefed the meeting about the project.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 16^th, 2017.