Pak-China joint cotton research laboratory to be established under CPEC framework

Last updated on: 04 August,2019 02:53 pm

It will also help in development of climate resilient cotton varieties to ensure reliability.

(APP) - The Punjab Government has proposed numerous new agriculture sector development projects to be included in the Socio Economic Development Framework under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Under the framework, a joint cotton research laboratory would be established in Multan at a cost of Rs186 million to help improving the productivity of the agriculture sector by increasing cotton cultivation area and production.

It will also help in development of climate resilient cotton varieties that will ensure reliability and productivity.