Punjab Agriculture Department Intensifies Cotton Support Measures as Heatwave Threatens Crop Targets

Punjab Agriculture Secretary Iftikhar Ali Sahoo chaired an important meeting in Multan to review measures for achieving the province’s cotton production target. He directed officials to ensure timely and need-based canal water supply, provide special crop care guidance during the ongoing heatwave, and take strict action against those involved in the sale of counterfeit agricultural pesticides. He also ordered the early activation of Kisan Facilitation Centres and Cotton Technical Groups, while stressing professional implementation of the “Apna Khet Apna Rozgar” programme. Field formations have also been instructed to remain fully prepared to protect farmers from possible flood-related losses. During his visit to the Model Agriculture Mall Multan, the secretary called for further improvement in operational activities and farmer services.