Vegetable cultivation launched on state land to supply free produce to low-income families

BUREWALA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 21st Jul, 2026) The vegetable cultivation has begun on government-owned land in the district under a Punjab government initiative designed to provide free fresh produce to low-income families, the official sources said on Tuesday.

The programme, launched under Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's "Sanjhi Sabzi, Sasti Nahin Muft" (Shared Vegetables, Not Cheap but Free) initiative, aims to improve food security by distributing freshly harvested vegetables to deserving households at no cost.

Following directives from Deputy Commissioner, Vehari, Khalid Javed Goraya, Assistant Commissioner, Burewala, Jawad Hussain Malik visited the local Agriculture Department office to inspect cultivation work and review progress on the project.

During the visit, Malik instructed officials to complete all stages of cultivation according to schedule to ensure timely harvesting and distribution of vegetables through a transparent mechanism.

He said the initiative was intended to provide fresh, nutritious and quality vegetables free of charge to economically vulnerable families.

The project is being jointly implemented by the district administration and the Agriculture Department as part of broader efforts to support food security and provide relief to low-income households.

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