Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a major initiative to support small and underprivileged farmers by offering free land under the “Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar” scheme.
What the Scheme Offers
- Free cultivable government land across Punjab
- Lease period: 10 years
- Land allocation: Up to 5 acres per beneficiary
- Lease charges: None (completely free)
- Additional support: Financial assistance to help farmers start cultivation immediately
The scheme will increase agricultural productivity and strengthen the rural economy by empowering farmers with land and startup support.
Total Land to Be Distributed
The scheme, first announced on February 4 during the inauguration of an electric bus service in Rajanpur, will distribute approximately 250,000 acres of cultivable government land to deserving individuals across the province.
How to Apply
The Punjab government is expected to release detailed guidelines and the official application procedure soon. Farmers are advised to stay updated through official government announcements for registration details and eligibility criteria.
Punjab launches tractor subsidy scheme for farmers
Previously, the government of Punjab to support farmers and boost agriculture productivity started tractor scheme. In the scheme 10,000 tractors ranging from 50 to 75 horsepower are being provided to farmers in the first phase.
And the second phase is underway in which the balloting and distribution of 10,000 tractors with 75 to 85 horsepower will be given.
Subsidies of up to Rs 1 million per tractor has been offered by the government. The third phase will begin in which applications for 50 to 55 horsepower tractors will be invited.
In free interests’ loans tractors with 100 to 120 horsepower will be given to farmers additionally.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has said that the purpose of the scheme is to increase agriculture output and ensure economic self-reliance and the government is supporting farmers through practical measures rather than hollow slogans.
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