Punjab CM Approves Wheat Support Program for 600,000 Farmers

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a wheat support subsidy of 5,000 rupees per acre for 600,000 farmers under the 'Kissan Card' initiative. Farmers who are not currently registered under the Kissan Card program will also be eligible to receive the same per-acre subsidy. According to Radio Pakistan, during a special meeting, the Chief Minister announced that billions of rupees in additional subsidies will be allocated for the upcoming crop season. She emphasized the government's continued commitment to supporting farmers and strengthening the agricultural sector. It was revealed in the meeting that farmers have already utilized 36 billion rupees through the Kissan Card facility to purchase agricultural inputs. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif also reviewed the progress of the agricultural tube wells solarization scheme, reiterating her government's vision of modernizing Punjab's agriculture through sustainable and farmer-friendly initiatives.