"I am enthusiastic about the potential of “Pak Maweshi”, a marketplace app for livestock farmers created by high school students. ZTBL supports the digitalization of Agri services for farmers and empowering women through financial inclusion; this app addresses these challenges by providing them direct access to the market. The strength of this endeavor is in its presentation in Urdu language with a voice over feature provided for those who are unable to read, allowing for wider dispersion and use. I believe that the Pak Maweshi app has the capacity to contribute significantly to the livestock industry in Pakistan and I wish them best of luck!"
"PakMaweshi is a marketplace app developed by talented high school students from Lahore, Pakistan. This innovative app provides direct access to livestock farmers to sell their produce in the region with the potential of expansion all over the country. The app is user-friendly, in Urdu and the inclusion of an Urdu voiceover feature is particularly commendable, making the app useable for all segments of the society regardless of their gender or education level.
The Livestock Department of the Government of Punjab fosters growth and dissemination of information to farmers to increase productivity, efficiency and inclusion. A wider use of this app will be a step towards the fulfillment of the goals of the Livestock Department and also a step towards the wider SDGs 1,2 and 5. The empowerment of women by providing access to market on their phones through this app is expected to lead towards better livelihoods and socio-economic growth for livestock farming.
Through wider dispersion and periodic improvement in its features, I expect that this app has the potential to have a significant impact on livestock farming in Punjab. "
Pak Maweshi's founders were honored with the Young Innovators Award at the Nawaz Sharif IT City Innovation Awards 2024. The award was presented during the NSIT inauguration ceremony, where the team received recognition and a cash prize from the Chief Minister of Punjab. This prestigious accolade highlights Pak Maweshi's significant contribution to the agricultural sector through their innovative solutions, which empower livestock farmers in Pakistan and drive positive change in the industry.
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As a contender at MIT Solve's 2024 Global Economic Prosperity Challenge, the platform aims to drive scalable impact, transforming livestock management in underserved communities.
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