Islamabad: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, recently underscored the importance of urban agriculture during a meeting in Islamabad. Highlighting the need to revive kitchen gardening, he pointed to its potential as a sustainable practice that enhances both environmental quality and household self-reliance.

At the meeting, Nadeem Iqbal provided an in-depth briefing on the current state of urban agriculture. The Federal Minister emphasized that the culture of kitchen gardening is diminishing and asserted the government’s commitment to reversing this trend. He referenced successful models from countries like Kenya, Brazil, and Cuba, which are being analyzed to create effective local solutions.

Rana Tanveer Hussain announced that a collaborative model project is being developed with the National Agricultural Research Centre and the Capital Development Authority. This initiative aims to make fresh produce accessible to the public while fostering environmental awareness.

The proposed project is designed to benefit citizens by providing affordable produce and promoting greener urban spaces. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance agriculture and environmental conditions in urban areas.