Board of Governors

Meet the esteemed members of the Board of Governors responsible for shaping NSDRA's vision and policies.

Sr No Officer Designation
1 Federal Minister of National Food Security and Research President
2 Chairperson of the Authority (NSDRA) Member
3 Secretary Ministry of National Food Security and Research, Government of Pakistan, or his representative not below the rank of Additional Secretary or equivalent. Member
4 Secretary, Finance Division, Government of Pakistan, or his representative not below the rank of Additional Secretary or equivalent. Member
5 Representatives of Provincial Agriculture departments, to be nominated by each Provincial Government Members
6 Chairman Pakistan Agricultural Research Council Member
7 One representative each to be nominated by the Seed Association of Pakistan, Croplife Pakistan Association, and Pakistan Hi-Tech Hybrid Seed Association Members
8 Four experts, one from each province, at least one of whom to be Vice-Chancellor of an Agriculture University, having relevant experience in the field of seed, to be nominated by the President, on recommendation of the Chairperson of the Authority from time to time Members
9 Four progressive farmers, one from each province, to be nominated by the President, on recommendation of the Chairperson of the Authority from time to time Members
10 Such other members as may be appointed by the President, on the recommendations of the Chairperson of the Authority, from time to time Members

Chairperson of the Authority

Prof. Dr. Asif Ali Khan

Prof. Dr. Asif Ali Khan (Tamgha – e – Imtiaz)

Prof. Dr. Asif Ali Khan is the esteemed Chairperson of the National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority. With a distinguished academic and professional background, he has contributed significantly to agricultural innovation, sustainable practices, and national development.

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