Lahore: The University of Faisalabad (UAF) has decided to launch an initiative to promote home/kitchen gardening in major metropolitan and peri-urban areas of Punjab, according to news reports published on December 27. The PKR 8 million projects will be launched in five cities: Lahore, Okara, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh and Burewala.
According to sources, the gardening initiative would supply chosen participants with seeds, training, and equipment to cultivate vegetables, mushrooms, and other kitchen products. In an interview with the media, Project Manager Dr Jalal Arif stated that the project aims to improve urban food security and safety. He claimed that land available for nutritious vegetables and food items is fast dwindling in and around big cities.
He said that the initiative will ensure contamination-free and chemical-free vegetable products for residents at a fair price. It was also noted that a similar kitchen gardening programme was launched in Rawalpindi in 2020 to promote healthy and affordable food items a few years ago.
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