30/10/2025
Officers from the Agency for Barani Areas Development (ABAD) participated in a workshop and site visit organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC). The event provided a comprehensive overview of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) strategies aimed at enhancing agricultural resilience and sustainability.
The dam constructed by ABAD in the 1980s for barani areas remains functional and has been selected by JICA as a demonstration site for experimenting with CSA concepts. The ABAD dam demo site features solar-powered pumping systems, orchard establishment, sprinkler-based irrigation, tunnel farming, and fodder production for livestock. This demonstration site serves as a model of innovation and sustainability, offering inspiration for farming communities in similar agro-ecological zones.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Chief Secretary Punjab Planning & Development Board, Govt. of the Punjab pakistan
20/10/2025
The officers from the Agency for Barani Areas Development took part in a specialized workshop organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in collaboration with the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC). The workshop provided a comprehensive overview of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) strategies aimed at enhancing resilience and productivity in the face of climate change.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Chief Secretary Punjab Planning & Development Board, Govt. of the Punjab Pakistan
15/10/2025
🌞💧 Empowering Farmers Through Solar Energy!🚜🌱
The revolutionary steps taken by ABAD in introducing solar-powered pumping systems are truly commendable. These systems not only reduce costs for farmers but also promote sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture. 🌍⚡
A big step forward towards energy independence and better livelihoods for farmers.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Chief Secretary Punjab DGPR Punjab Planning & Development Board, Govt. of the Punjab Commissioner DGKhan
12/09/2025
A focused meeting was convened between the ABAD team and local community leaders to discuss persistent development challenges in the Soon Valley. The discussion centered on ABAD’s potential role in addressing critical local issues, particularly in the areas of water conservation, , rooftop rainwater harvesting, and the construction of recharge wells. Participants thoroughly reviewed the PC-1 document, which outlines the key challenges and proposed interventions, as well as a preliminary needs assessment for the region.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Marriyum Aurangzeb Chief Secretary Punjab Planning & Development Board, Govt. of the Punjab
