World Pulses Day - Doaba Foundation

Question&Answer Session.

Dr. Khalid, Director AZRI sensitized people to produces pulses and effective utilization of available resources, cooperatives for production and timely access to inputs, linkage with line department for best decisions, monitor and track trend of change and adapt respectively, and importance of non governmental organizations in community awareness and capacity building.

Shokat Ali Abid, Assistant Director District Agriculture Department Extension. He spot light on importance of diversified nutrient kitchen gardening and must include pulses in it. He shared that this is the only food item may use throughout the year by all age groups with many ways.

Javed Iqbal, Manager Programs Doaba Foundation concluded seminar: Pulses are food of all religions and is best protein source as compared to alternate sources, its production and value chain may lead farmer for prosperity, there is need to establish demand supply mechanism and price regulation for pulses, he appreciated the meaningful participation of all participants.

Dr. Ammar, Associate Professor Mian Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture Multan, sensitized to adopt improved production technologies, optimal utilization of available resources and believe in organic farming.

Dr. Umer Farooq, Assistant Professor, Mian Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Leading Nutrition department, he discussed importance of branding, marketing and developing products from pulses. Stress on need to produce pulses as cash crop.

Muneer Mustafai, UC Vice Chairman, addressed to sensitize people on importance of pulses, and need for change in behaviors for this rich source of protein, He sensitized people on importance of self realization and encouraged efforts of researchers and all participants.

Tasneem Bashir, Project Coordinator Doaba Foundation: World pulses day is being observed first time, it is not symbol of poverty, pulses are climate smart as consume least water as compared to other sources of protein, more shelf life, less ingredients are needed for cooking, and easy to cook, best for active and healthy life.

Lady health supervisor participated along her team of LHWs and LHVs, She shared nutritional facts of pulses and its importance during 1000 window of opportunity for physical and mental development of child and health of mother.