ISLAMABAD — A new Rs50 million trout farming project has been launched in District Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan. This venture aims to enhance food security and drive economic growth in the region.
Focus on Food and Nutrition Security
The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan is prioritizing food and nutrition security through initiatives in fisheries, modern agriculture, and childhood development. The trout farming project, officially named ‘Ensuring Food Security and Economic Growth through Extension of Trout Farming in District Ghizer’, plays a crucial role in this strategy.
Funding and Broader Strategy
This year, Rs22.8 million has been allocated to the trout farming project. It is part of a larger strategy to enhance the region’s food and nutrition security. This includes the Rs80 million ‘Targeting Blue Revolution’ program, which aims at conserving local species.
Additional Initiatives in the Region
Several other programs complement these efforts:
- Improving Rural Livelihood: A Rs30 million initiative focusing on modern agricultural techniques.
- Food Fortification Programme: With a budget of Rs99 million, this aims to enhance nutritional intake.
- School Meal Programme: A Rs112.7 million project supporting female primary schools.
These development projects adapt to Gilgit-Baltistan’s unique ecological and geographic needs, aiming to bolster fisheries, agriculture, and childhood nutrition policies. The trout farming project remains a key component of the government’s developmental agenda.
