CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme was launched in Punjab, the largest province of the country.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched Green Tractor Scheme for the farmers under the provincial government package.
A few months ago, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had announced Punjab Kisan Bank, Green Tractor Scheme, local production of harvesters and agricultural implements and oil seed promotion program as part of a historic package for farmers.
In June, a detailed briefing was given on the Kisan Package in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Punjab and Pakistan Muslim League (N) President Nawaz Sharif.
In the meeting, it was decided in principle to establish Punjab Kisan Bank for easy loans to farmers, CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme for farmers was also approved, they rejected the proposal of only Rs 6 lakh subsidy on tractors. .
The Chief Minister had directed to give 70% subsidy on small tractor and 50% on big tractor, while on the suggestion of Nawaz Sharif, the number of tractors under the Punjab Green Tractor Scheme was also increased by 10 thousand.
Maryam Nawaz ordered to complete the first phase of Punjab Green Tractor Scheme in one year. In the meeting, a principled decision was also taken to increase the number of tractors under the Punjab Green Tractor Scheme every year.
During the briefing, it was informed that owners of 6 to 50 acres of land will be eligible to apply for the tractor scheme.
The Chief Minister also approved the locally developed high-tech mechanization programme, under which foreign companies will manufacture harvesters and other equipment in Punjab with local collaboration.
A proposal to give concessions to foreign companies for manufacturing modern agricultural equipment in Punjab was also approved. will be given
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had said that for the first time in Punjab, a farmer package of Rs. Among the primary goals is
Solarization of tubewell and drip irrigation system were also reviewed in the meeting.
The meeting was informed that 47 thousand farmers have registered for Kisan Card in 48 hours.
