Lahore: Punjab’s fertile land is set for a strong wheat harvest this year, as the Kisan Card initiative launched by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has transformed the direction of agriculture in the province.
The program has restored farmers’ confidence, enabling large-scale purchases through easy access to credit.
In the scheme the scheme farmers have been provided Rs100 billion in loans, out of which Rs65 billion has already been utilized.
Farmers spent Rs47 billion on fertilizer purchases and conducive to a historic rise in urea sales.
Punjab recorded a new landmark with 1.356 million metric tons of urea sold, marking a 37 percent increase compared to last year.
“The progress of farmers is essential for Pakistan’s overall development, emphasizing that strong agriculture remains the backbone of the national economy” Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said.
Punjab launches tractor subsidy scheme for farmers
Earlier it was reported 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 offered by the government. In January 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 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.
CM Punjab green tractor scheme
The Chief Minister of Punjab Green Tractor Scheme 2025 is a major initiative launched by CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif. It aims to promote farm mechanisation and modernise agriculture in the province.
As of December 2025, the program has entered its second phase, with more than 8,554 allotment letters already issued to successful farmers.
The scheme aims to distribute a total of 20,000 tractors across Punjab in 2025. It offers a flat subsidy of PKR 1 million per tractor.
Digital balloting for Phase 2 was held on September 18, 2025. During which 9,500 farmers were selected for high-power tractors from over 734,000 applicants.
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