Punjab orders digitalisation of horticulture revenue collection
LAHORE: Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Bilal Yasin has said that there is significant potential to increase revenue generated by horticulture agencies and thus, he directed the relevant official to digitalise the revenue collection process. He expressed these views while presiding over a review meeting on the performance of horticulture agencies on Friday. Punjab Housing Secretary…
Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Bilal Yasin has announced plans to digitize the revenue collection process for horticulture agencies in an effort to boost earnings. The announcement came during a performance review meeting for these agencies on Friday, attended by Punjab Housing Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal and Parks and Horticulture Agency Director General Ahmed Usman Javed.
Yasin noted that 20 agencies are responsible for maintaining 6,500 acres of greenery throughout the province. He stressed the importance of enhancing nursery quality, improving green space maintenance, and modernizing beautification techniques to boost efficiency and outcomes. Additionally, he suggested transitioning from conventional horticulture and beautification methods to technology-driven solutions.
Yasin also highlighted the intention to enhance food streets and recreational areas, alongside bolstering park mapping and machinery tracking systems for better management and oversight.
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