USAID, Sialkot Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (SCCI) Become Partners In Women-led Dairy Initiative

US Consulate General in Lahore Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau on Thursday applauded the commitment of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) to encourage women to capitalise on economic potential of Sialkot's dairy sector.

SIALKOT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Mar, 2018 ) :US Consulate General in Lahore Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau on Thursday applauded the commitment of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) to encourage women to capitalise on economic potential of Sialkot's dairy sector.

She expressed these views while addressing a Grant Agreement ceremony, held to launch Women Investment in Networks of Dairy Sector (WINDS) at the SCCI. She said that the initiative would not only empower women dairy farmers but also provide hygienic, fresh and affordable milk to consumers in Sialkot city.

SCCI President Zahid Latif Malik said on the occasion that the partenship with the USAID would help bring in investment in dairy sector of Sialkot. He said that the five-year project would improve business environment in livestock, dairy and agriculture sectors of Punjab.