Keeray Makoray, founded by Mian Muhammad Khalid Rehman, is a pioneering initiative at the forefront of sustainable mealworm farming. Our project is dedicated to combating food insecurity and promoting resilience in drought-prone, low-income communities by providing a reliable, high-protein food source for both people and animals.
In Pakistan, regions facing extreme weather conditions are often at a heightened risk of crop failure and limited food supply. By introducing mealworm farming, Keeray Makoray provides an innovative solution that addresses these challenges. Mealworms are not only rich in essential nutrients like protein, fats, and fiber, but they are also highly sustainable to produce, requiring minimal water, feed, and space compared to traditional livestock farming. Through our farming practices, we aim to create a nutrient-dense, environmentally-friendly food source that is accessible to communities struggling with food scarcity.
Since launching, we have supported over 20 families in the arid and drought-affected areas of Chakwal District by teaching them mealworm farming techniques that help ensure year-round feed security and reduce dependency on less reliable food sources. These families benefit from a stable, nutritious protein supply that significantly lowers the risk of crop-related food shortages. Additionally, by empowering local farmers with these skills, we are fostering a community-oriented approach to food production, increasing resilience against environmental and economic stressors.
Keeray Makoray is also focused on scalability and long-term impact. We are currently developing a scalable business model that has the potential to be implemented in similar regions throughout the province of Punjab. Our vision is to establish commercial partnerships and retail avenues for mealworms and mealworm products, expanding access to this sustainable protein source across the province. By creating this model, we aim to encourage more farmers to adopt mealworm farming, contributing to a more sustainable, resilient food system that benefits the environment and underserved communities alike.
Through Keeray Makoray, Muhammad’s dedication to sustainable food solutions and equitable access comes to life, embodying a vision of a healthier, more self-sufficient future for Pakistan.