Punjab to have robotic equipment plant

Beijing AI firm to invest in agriculture, waste management sectors

LAHORE:

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's visit to China has begun bearing fruit within six weeks with foreign investment started coming into the province. For the first time in the province, e-mechanisation of environment-friendly agriculture and solid waste management has started.

An MoU signing ceremony for modern AI-based machinery for solid waste by Beijing AI Force Tech was held in the presence of CM Maryam Nawaz. The MoU was signed by AI Force Tech CEO Dr Han Wei and Daewoo Pakistan's Muhammad Khalid. The chief minister met a delegation led by the Beijing AI Force Tech and chairman.

In the meeting, it was agreed to set up an assembling and manufacturing plant for e-agriculture mechanisation in Punjab.

China's AI Force Tech company will set up a plant to manufacture robotic agricultural equipment in Punjab.

The meeting reviewed the use of transportation and harvesting robots for the agriculture sector.

Modern automated AI technology will be promoted in the solid waste management sector in Punjab. Artificial Intelligence (AI) based automated machinery will be used.

Beijing AI Force Tech will develop an e-mechanised model farm on the outskirts of Lahore. The 17-acre farm will use electric tractors, harvesters, land levelers and other machinery. AI Force Tech will install a solar energy system for charging purposes. The company will also introduce driver-less electric tractors in Punjab.

The Chinese company will also set up charging stations for e-tractors and other electric machinery.

AI Force Tech will provide e-tractors and other agricultural machinery to the Lahore Waste Management Company.

The Chinese firm will help in robotic farming, seeds germination, weather forecasting along with increasing soil fertility.

It will also provide guidance with regard to modern agriculture farming to achieve production with minimal water usage. Digital plantation, establishment of a digital lab, satellite monitoring and cooperation in advance research will be promoted.

The CM said, "The target of 15 to 16 foreign investments will be achieved in Punjab at the earliest. The partnership with Beijing AI Force is a major step towards achieving the vision of a clean and green Punjab."

Ramazan package

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has decided in-principle to provide Ramazan packages to millions of families in the province.

Chairing a meeting, she asked citizens to complete registration for Nigahban Ramazan package by February 15, and directed the authorities concerned to take measures to ensure transparency in the provision of the packages to the deserving families.