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Land Information and Management System (LIMS)
TypeGovernment Initiative
Legal statusActive
PurposeEnhance modern agro-farming, food security, agricultural exports
HeadquartersIslamabad, Pakistan
Region served
Pakistan
Official language
English, Urdu
Inaugurated by
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir
Websitewww.limspakistan.com

The Land Information and Management System (LIMS) is a system introduced in Pakistan to boost contemporary agricultural practices.[1] The former Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Asim Munir, inaugurated this cutting-edge system. Its goal is to transform the agriculture sector, which accounts for nearly 25% of the country's GDP.[2][3][4]

The GIS-based LIMS is to boost the country's agricultural productivity by streamlining the digitization of farming processes.[3] It empowers farmers with instant access to data on climate shifts, satellite-based crop monitoring, water usage, fertilizer application, and targeted spray zones. Additionally, LIMS contributes to creating employment opportunities for the youth and rejuvenates unused and underutilized land.[5][4]

Background

LIMS is crafted to maximize agricultural output using modern technologies and eco-friendly precision farming methods tailored to the land's agricultural capacity. It offers real-time updates to farmers regarding soil conditions, crops, weather, water availability, and pest monitoring using remote sensing and geospatial technologies. Additionally, the system strives to reduce the reliance on intermediaries through an effective marketing framework.[6]

LIMS has main goals centered around bolstering food security, advancing agricultural exports, and alleviating the financial burden caused by imports on the nation's treasury. Its vision includes converting millions of underutilized or low-yield lands within the country.[5] Moreover, the system strives to tackle critical challenges such as food insecurity, malnutrition, and the escalating costs associated with agricultural imports.[6]

Collaborations

LIMS collaborates with several countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and China for multiple agricultural ventures aimed at boosting Pakistan's exports.[6] Initially, Saudi Arabia has made a substantial $500 million investment to establish the facility.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Land Information and Management System". The Nation. July 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "PM Shehbaz inaugurates Land Information and Management System". The Nation. July 7, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "PM unveils land information and management system to enhance food security". www.geo.tv.
  4. ^ a b "PM Shehbaz inaugurates Land Information and Management System". Dunya News. July 7, 2023.
  5. ^ a b "PM inaugurates LIMS aimed at enhancing food security and agri exports". www.radio.gov.pk.
  6. ^ a b c "Civil military leadership teams up to tackle food insecurity, soaring import costs in agri sector". July 7, 2023.
  7. ^ "Pakistan sets up center to boost agricultural growth with $500 million Saudi assistance". Arab News PK. July 7, 2023.
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