The Dairy & Cattle Farmers Association Pakistan (DCFA Pakistan) has requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to ensure fair and merit-based representation of dairy and cattle farmers in the reconstituted Livestock and Dairy Development Board (LDDB).
In a formal letter addressed to the prime minister, DCFA Pakistan acknowledged his directions for the transparent and merit-based reconstitution of the board and called for the inclusion of experienced representatives of small and medium-scale farmers.
DCFA Calls for Representation from All Provinces
The association urged the government to ensure representation from all four provinces — Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan — along with Islamabad Capital Territory, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
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It emphasised that the reconstituted board should provide equitable and meaningful representation to genuine dairy and cattle farmers from every province and region.
Association Seeks Consultation and Nominations
DCFA Pakistan also requested the prime minister to direct the relevant authorities to formally consult the association without delay.
The association proposed that the government invite nominations of qualified and experienced farmer representatives from all the aforementioned regions through DCFA Pakistan for transparent, merit-based consideration.
Nasim Sadiq’s Tenure Recalled
In its letter, the association also appreciated the prime minister’s previous efforts to improve Punjab’s livestock and dairy sector during his tenure as chief minister.
It specifically referred to the tenure of former Secretary Livestock and Dairy Development Nasim Sadiq, describing his contribution to institutional reforms and improvements as a significant period for the province’s livestock sector.
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The letter was signed by Shakir Umar Gujjar, Founder and Central President of DCFA Pakistan.
The association expressed confidence that merit, transparency, inclusive representation and farmers’ welfare would help establish an effective and farmer-friendly national institution.
