Key Takeaways
- The Punjab government has introduced a community-driven initiative called 'Sasti Nahi Muft Sabzi, Sanjhi Sabzi'.
- Seasonal vegetables are being grown on government-owned land and distributed free of cost.
- The scheme aims to ease the burden of rising food prices for residents.
The Punjab government has launched a community-driven initiative aimed at providing free seasonal vegetables to residents struggling with inflation. The project, titled 'Sasti Nahi Muft Sabzi, Sanjhi Sabzi', translates to 'Free, Not Cheap Vegetables, Shared Vegetables'.
Under the program, seasonal vegetables are being cultivated on government-owned urban buildings and rural land across Muzaffargarh district. According to officials, 140 plots spanning a combined area of 139 kanals have been utilized for this purpose.
Residents in Muzaffargarh have already started receiving free vegetables according to their individual needs. The scheme was launched on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and has since expanded across the province.
The project began in a village belonging to a Christian community, where residents took the initiative further by voluntarily growing vegetables for the benefit of others in the area. This grassroots approach is seen as a model worth replicating.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed deputy commissioners throughout Punjab to introduce similar 'Sasti Nahi Muft Sabzi, Sanjhi Sabzi' programs in their respective districts. The move signals a broader push to turn unused government land into community food sources.
The scheme is part of the province’s response to the cost-of-living pressures facing households across Punjab. By leveraging local cultivation and public distribution, officials hope to ease the financial burden on residents struggling with rising food prices.
