Functions
- Distribution of Wheat and Atta.
- Supervision of Ration depots.
- Control over flour mills.
- Administration of Food Laws.
- Planning and construction of additional storage accommodation.
- Service matters except those entrusted to S & GAD Department.
- Purchase of stores and capital goods for the department.
- Management of watersheds to conserve soil & water improve the productivity of land.
- Agricultural Education, training and Research.
- Experimental and demonstration farms.
- Improvement of agricultural methods.
- Protection against insects, pests and presentation of plan & diseases.
- Soil fertility and soil conservation.
- Mechanization, reclamation of land and research in Agricultural Engineering.
- Agricultural information and publications.
- Agricultural statistics.
- Horticulture.
- Sericulture.
- Water course conveyance efficiency through improvement of water courses.
- Production, multiplication and marketing of certified seeds.
- Conservation and promotion fisheries in private and public sectors.
- Prevention of illegal fishing.
- Development of Livestock Farms and Artificial Insemination.
- Prevention of animal diseases and poultry diseases.
- Veterinary Training.
- Prevention of cruelty to animals.
- Diagnosis of diseases and treatment of animals.
- Prophylactic vaccination and production of biological.
- Management of range lands to boost production of forage and livestock.
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FOOD DEPARTMENT
Gilgit-Baltistan Secretariat, Gilgit
Ph: 0092 5811 920211
Fax: 0092 5811 920225
AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES &
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Mohammad Kamal
Secretary,
Gilgit-Baltistan Secretariat, Gilgit
Ph: 0092 5811 920211
Fax: 0092 5811 920225
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