How to Create a Successful Integrated Planning & Implementation System in Your Organization

1. How to Create a Successful Integrated Planning & Implementation System in Your Organization Punjab Action Plan Agriculture in Punjab Agriculture in Punjab is mainly concerned with growing crops like wheat, rice, maize, and bajra. With extensive irrigation and growing patterns, Punjab is the leading wheat producer. Agriculture has intensified in Punjab since the onset of the green revolution. The main methods of irrigation in Punjab include canals and tube wells. Oilseeds and winter vegetables are some rabi crops grown here. The scale of land, assets, energy resources, natural nutrients, irrigation facilities, water, and so on are intensive enough. Besides this,kinnow fruit and vegetables like potato, onion, garlic, and tomato are also grown in the State. The agricultural practices are sustainable. The strategic SDG action plan 2030 aims to expand the agriculture scale. Integrated Agriculture sector planning & implementation for Punjab in Integrating irrigation and agriculture in Punjab has been a challenge for the State since independence.

2. During colonial times, when Pakistan and Punjab were measured, the Irrigation Department and the Agriculture Department have stated the need for an overall integration among the different departments. An integrated farm-level data analysis teaches the basis of these implementation strategies and the outcomes they have obtained. The integrated irrigation agriculture planning in Punjab focused on detailed integrated water resources management as another core objective. Punjab adopted a paradigm to achieve efficient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable use of natural resources. Further, with the growing energy needs, strategic energy planning initiatives were set up. Multi-sector framework The Multisector approach revolves around the concept of collaboration with different groups or governments or civil societies. Multi-sector approach undertakes to indulge itself in various sectors through which a collaborative outcome can be achieved. It combines research, expertise, knowledge, and resources of different sectors. The government and various states have adopted this kind of framework in their planning criteria. It avoids duplication of tasks and, at the same time, saves resources. In a similar way, let us understand how integrated planning & implementation for Punjab helped in the growth and development of the State. Need for strategic planning 1. Gives a path Strategic planning is essential as it lays down the path towards the end goal. It gives a clear idea of what execution is needed at what time. 2. Brings focus Strategic planning helps you focus on the area that requires inputs. It helps in accessing the weak spots and working in the best possible way to get an efficient result. 3. Collaborated efforts of a group It helps in getting a force of people with different roles, working in the same direction, that is, to fulfill the plan. 4. Analyse better When you are planning for a particular developmental project, it helps in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the area in a better manner. It helps in evaluating the required resources and budget for the plan. Countries like the US and UK, and also India, have focused on a strategic planning approach and, in turn, yielded meaningful outcomes at a quick pace. Basis of strategic planning

3. -Understand the need for a strategic plan for the State -Set short-term goals. -Develop assumptions or premises related to the goal -Research different ways to achieve the set objectives -Choose the execution plan -Develop a supporting plan -Set the strategic plan in action Punjab-a growth-oriented state Punjab had been doing quite well in the area of agriculture and overall development. It has been ranked first place in the sustainable development goals ranking. Recently, the government of Punjab had launched the Punjab Growth Strategy (PGS) 2023. The Growth strategy comprises of targets to achieve a high degree of sustainability targets of reducing poverty and focus upon the health sector of the state. The idea is to create a path of holistic development that also focuses upon factors of education and human capital building. The state is also focussing on private sector investment. Apart from the activities that are divided into eight sub-sectors as- (1) cereals (2) pulses (3) oilseeds (4) sugar (5) fiber (6) fruits and vegetables (7) livestock (8) other crops Fisheries and horticulture have also been the growing sub-sectors SDGCC In Punjab The (SDGCC) sustainable development goals coordination center has been established with an aim to achieve the Global Goals 2030 agenda. The plans come from a think tank that helps in analyzing the present needs and resource availability of the state. Then, after a clear and elaborated evaluation, certain goal-oriented plans are set up. Afterward, a steady execution takes place. Regular meetings are held, which foster easy and smooth communication for the goals to come into the picture. “Sustainable living is to seek to act pro-socially within our communities, serve others, and make pro-environmental choices towards our planet. At the same time, we should stand connected across the world.”They have also been awarded SDG action awards. They intend to provide unwavering support to various countries in building a needful platform capacity by providing integrated solutions for achieving sustainable development goals. They touch the root causes and, in turn, render a valuable experience with a proven policy expertise mechanism that reaches the target groups in the long run. The goal is to reach all the targets set out in the SDGs by the year 2030. They also forge a partnership along with governments, the private sector, civil society, and citizens.