CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - The provincial government and Department Agriculture (DA) the other day agreed on the formulatation of Pampanga master development plan in agriculture to create a 'wholistic approach' in the implementation of post calamity projects.
DA Secretary Proceso Alcala told Governor Lilia Pineda that anytime this week, he will be sending a team to work with the officials of the capitol to start the preparatory talks on provincial master development plan.
Alcala believed that funds allocated for agricultural projects by the national government should be utilized for the good of the farmers in general. He added, this can only be attained with the help and participation of all the stakeholders.
Among others who will attend the planning conference are; officials from National Irrigation Authority, (NIA) Department of Public Works and Highways, (DPWH) Department of Social Welfare and Developement, (DSWD) and towns municipal planning officers.
Alcala, meanwhile, last Friday visited the towns of Candaba and San Luis for consultation and dialogue with the local officials and affected farmers in the province.
This according to him was the intruction of President Benigno Aquino III to personally assess the present condition flood affected farmers so that later on the government can provide a timely and appropriate projects and assistance.