LAHORE: An agricultural revolution is under way in Punjab under the vision of PMLN Quaid Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz took record initiatives aimed at empowering farmers and freeing them from exploitative middlemen, says a handout issued by the Punjab government.
According to official figures, more than 800,000 farmers have received Kissan Cards for the first time in the country’s history, while Rs250 billion interest-free loans have been disbursed within a year. The Kissan Card scheme has enabled farmers to purchase fertilizer, seed and pesticides directly through registered dealers instead of relying on middlemen. Hundreds of dealers have been registered across Punjab under this scheme, leading to significant growth in agricultural business activity. About 20 per cent of farmers have used the card to purchase diesel, helping them to avoid debt and interest-based borrowing.
The chief minister has said Punjab’s farmer is the benefactor of the entire country and his hard work cannot be fully repaid. “All resources are available for our farmers. We want to take agricultural development to its peak,” she said, adding that prosperous farmers of Punjab were her dream.
CM expresses grief: Maryam Nawaz has expressed grief over the loss of precious human lives in a road accident near Nankana Sahib and extended condolences to the bereaved families. She urged citizens to strictly observe traffic and safety regulations during unavoidable travel and appealed to them to avoid travelling in dense fog unless absolutely necessary.
