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LIVAQUA Sindh Livestock & Aquaculture Development Project
WORLD BANK FUNDED · GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

Transforming Sindh's Livestock & Aquaculture Sectors

The Sindh Livestock and Aquaculture Development Project (SLADP/LIVAQUA) is a transformative, World Bank-funded initiative of the Government of Sindh, implemented through the Livestock and Fisheries Department (L&FD). Launched in July 2024 with a five-and-a-half-year implementation period (ending December 2029), the project represents a total investment of the World Bank contributing 98% and the remaining 2% costs covered by the Government of Sindh.

First Image Fish — Aquaculture Calves — Livestock
30% Productivity Target increase
30% Income For farming families
15% reduction in GHG emission
Enabling Environment

Policy, labs, vaccine production, FFS Training & food-safety systems.

Animal Health

53 mobile vet Complex 10,TAD Vacination, 126 hospitals & Anti Parasite Treatment.

Aquaculture

Hatcheries, nurseries & 12 mobile aquaculture laboratories.

Climate-Smart

16% GHG reduction through resilient production practices.

Producer Groups

650 groups — dairy, meat, aquaculture & women-led enterprises.

Digital Dashboards

Five ICT dashboards for reporting & marketing in Livestock, Aquaculture, and Disease Surveillance

Implemented By
Government of Sindh
World Bank Financed
Sindh Livestock & Fisheries Deptartment
Key Targets and Expected Outcomes:
30% Productivity Increase
30% Income Boost
16% GHG Reduction
940K+ Farming Families
What We Do

Core Interventions

Structured actions across enabling environment, inclusive markets, and data-driven project management.

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Core Intervention 1

1. Strengthening the Enabling Environment

15 key actions
  • Development of livestock and aquaculture policies, strategies, and contingency plans
  • Upgradation of disease diagnosis and surveillance laboratories
  • Establishment of a Drug Testing Laboratory
  • Upscaling up vaccine production (LSD, PPR) at the Sindh Institute of Animal Health (SIAH), Karachi
  • Strengthening food safety management and testing systems for animal-sourced foods, water, soil, and aquaculture products
  • Breed Improvement & AI Training
  • Strengthening of 05 Livestock Expermiental Stations
  • Introduction of climate resistant fodder seeds
  • Establishment of Sea Bass Hatchery
  • Strengthening of Aquaculture farming & nursing facilities
  • Strengthening of Diagnostic facilities of ruminants and poultry
  • Breed improvement through introduction of improved genetics (semen, fingerlings), upgrading SPUs and hatcheries, and production of 1,400 AI technicians
  • Establishment of 10 District Animal Science Complexes (24/7 service centers) and rehabilitation of 126 veterinary hospitals
  • Provision of 53 mobile veterinary units and 12 mobile aquaculture laboratories
  • Upgradation of fish hatcheries, nurseries, and laboratories, including the establishment of sea bass and shellfish hatcheries
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Core Intervention 2

2. Promoting Climate-Smart Production and Inclusive Markets

4 key actions
  • Formation of 650 Producer Groups (PGs): include 300 dairy, 180 meat, 100 aquaculture, and 70 women-led
  • Developing horizontal and vertical alliances of PGs
  • Financial support for developed Business Plans to 650 PGs
  • Market linkages of PGs
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Core Intervention 3

3. Project Management, Monitoring, and Learning

3 key actions
  • Implementation arrangements include the establishment of PCU, PIU, and 06 Field Offices in Sujawal, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, SBA, Larkana, and Tharparkar, each field office covering two districts.
  • Implementation of five digital dashboards for data management, performance monitoring, marketing systems, and decision support
  • Streamlined HR management, inventory tracking, farmer feedback, trade data, and disease surveillance (terrestrial and aquatic)
What We Provide

Project Infrastructure & Services

From disease diagnosis and vaccine production to mobile veterinary units and digital dashboards — end-to-end support for livestock and aquaculture producers across Sindh.

Mobile Veterinary Units

53 mobile veterinary units delivering animal-health services directly to farming communities across Sindh.

Animal Science Complexes

10 District Animal Science Complexes (24/7 service centres) and rehabilitation of 126 veterinary hospitals.

Labs & Vaccine Production

Upgraded CVDL laboratories, Drug Testing Laboratory, and upscaled LSD & PPR vaccine production at SIAH.

Breed Improvement

Improved genetics (semen, fingerlings), upgraded SPUs and hatcheries, and 1,400 AI technicians trained.

Aquaculture Facilities

Upgraded fish hatcheries, nurseries, sea bass & shellfish hatcheries, and 12 mobile aquaculture laboratories.

ICT Dashboards

Five digital dashboards for HR, inventory, farmer feedback, trade data, and disease surveillance.

Mobile Veterinary Units

53 mobile veterinary units delivering animal-health services directly to farming communities across Sindh.

Animal Science Complexes

10 District Animal Science Complexes (24/7 service centres) and rehabilitation of 126 veterinary hospitals.

Labs & Vaccine Production

Upgraded CVDL laboratories, Drug Testing Laboratory, and upscaled LSD & PPR vaccine production at SIAH.

Breed Improvement

Improved genetics (semen, fingerlings), upgraded SPUs and hatcheries, and 1,400 AI technicians trained.

Aquaculture Facilities

Upgraded fish hatcheries, nurseries, sea bass & shellfish hatcheries, and 12 mobile aquaculture laboratories.

ICT Dashboards

Five digital dashboards for HR, inventory, farmer feedback, trade data, and disease surveillance.

Our Leadership

OUR LEADERSHIP:

Mr. Muhammad Ali Malkani

Mr. Muhammad Ali Malkani

Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Government of Sindh

Provincial Minister providing policy direction, strategic oversight, and political leadership for Sindh's livestock, poultry, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors.

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Dr. Kazim Hussain Jatoi

Dr. Kazim Hussain Jatoi

Secretary, Livestock and Fisheries Department, Government of Sindh

Senior civil servant (BS-20) providing strategic direction, administrative oversight, and policy guidance for Sindh's livestock and aquaculture sectors.

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Dr. Nazeer Hussain Kalhoro

Dr. Nazeer Hussain Kalhoro

Project Coordinator (PCU), SLADP/LIVAQUA

Director General (BS-20) at SIAH, spearheading this World Bank-funded initiative with over 21 years of experience in international development projects.

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Dr. Javed Memon

Dr. Javed Memon

Project Director (PIU), SLADP/LIVAQUA

Leads the Project Implementation Unit in Hyderabad, overseeing day-to-day management and operational execution of the project across Sindh.

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Grievance Redressal

Grievance Redressal Mechanism

At SLADP / LIVAQUA, we are committed to providing the highest standard of care and services to all individuals and communities we serve. We understand that occasionally, concerns and grievances may arise. That's why we have established a robust Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM), dedicated to addressing your feedback, complaints, and issues promptly and fairly. Our goal is to ensure that every voice is heard, and every concern is resolved in a transparent and empathetic manner. Your input is invaluable in helping us continuously improve and tailor our programs to better meet your needs. We invite you to reach out to us through our GRM form given below, to help us maintain the highest quality of care and accountability.

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