'AgriSurge 2020 Innovation Challenge' launched to address agri challenges.

ISLAMABAD -- Consequent to the framework collaboration agreement signed between Ministry of IT and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of UN on 25 March 2020, to jointly work for the development of agriculture sector of Pakistan, using technology, 'AgriSurge 2020 Innovation Challenge' was virtually launched by Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui, Federal Secretary Ministry of IT and Telecommunication and Ms. Mina Dowlatchahi, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in Pakistan, while sitting in the respective capitals of Pakistan and Italy.

The ceremony in this regard was held at Ministry of IT and Telecom on Thursday. Senior officers of the Ministry of IT and Ignite were also present on the occasion.

The 'AgriSurge 2020 Innovation Challenge' called for innovative solutions that can revolutionize agriculture sector in Pakistan through 4th Industrial Wave (4IW) tech. The competition is open for all with no age limit. The winning team will clinch a cash prize of Rs. 500,000/- while first and second runner-up teams will receive Rs. 300,000/- and Rs. 200,000/- respectively. The proposal submission deadline is set for July 14, 2020. The proposals can be submitted at...