In a significant move to improve food safety and professional training in the livestock sector, Secretary of Livestock, Fisheries, and Cooperatives for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Tahir Orakzai, conducted a detailed visit to the newly established Meat Processing and Training Center in Peshawar.
A Hub for Modern Meat Processing
The facility, which was developed with crucial support from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), represents a major step forward for the province's meat industry. During the tour, Secretary Orakzai received comprehensive briefings on the center's state-of-the-art infrastructure, its modern equipment, and the various training programs designed for sector professionals.
Officials emphasized that the center has been built according to modern international standards. Its primary goals are twofold: to guarantee a consistent supply of high-quality and safe meat to the public, and to act as a central hub for skill development for butchers and other workers within the meat industry.
Push for Public-Private Partnership
Issuing clear instructions during his visit, Secretary Muhammad Tahir Orakzai directed the concerned authorities to take all necessary measures to make the center operational under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. He stressed that collaboration with the private sector is essential to enhance the facility's operational efficiency and management capabilities.
The Secretary reaffirmed the government's unwavering commitment, stating that providing clean, high-quality, and healthy meat to consumers is a top priority. He assured that all available resources are being utilized to achieve this important public health objective.
Impact on Service Delivery and Health
“The Meat Processing and Training Center will be an important milestone in improving both service delivery and public health standards,” Secretary Orakzai remarked, highlighting the project's expected broad impact.
He was accompanied by the Director General of Livestock, Dr. Asal Khan, who provided in-depth explanations of the facility's various technical aspects. The full-scale launch of the center's operations is anticipated to significantly uplift service quality within the meat sector and create a positive impact on public health outcomes across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
