Following the model in Punjab, the military is set to initiate corporate farming in Sindh through a government-to-government (G2G) joint venture agreement. The agreement was signed between the provincial government and M/S Green Corporate Initiative (Pvt.) Limited, operating under the military’s umbrella for corporate agriculture farming on available barren land across provinces.
Caretaker Sindh Revenue Minister Younus Dhaga announced the agreement during a press conference at the CM House, accompanied by Caretaker Law Minister Omar Soomro, Information Minister Muhammad Ahmad Shah, and Major General Shahid Nazeer.
This initiative is part of the projects launched under the Special Investment Facilitation Council’s (SIFC) umbrella, formed under Chapter IIA of the Board of Investment Ordinance 2001.
As a pilot project, approximately 52,713 acres of barren land have been identified by deputy commissioners in Khairpur, Tharparkar, Dadu, Thatta, Sujawal, and Badin. The land will be allocated to the military for over 20 years after survey, demarcation, and verification, ensuring it meets specific criteria and is not located in prohibited areas.
The agreement mandates that the land will not be granted as a title and will remain the property of the Sindh government. Local rights will not be affected, and the water rights of the local population shall be preserved. The Green Corporate Initiative Ltd will allocate 20% of net profit to research and development in the local area, with 40% paid annually to the Sindh government.
The remaining 40% of the company’s profit will be invested in local infrastructure, irrigation channels, solar-powered water supply schemes, schools, hospitals, and development projects in the Sindh province.
A Board of Management has been established under the Sindh chief secretary to make decisions regarding land management and issues for project execution. The initiative aims to boost agricultural development, promote local infrastructure, and contribute to the economic growth of the region.
