Farmers selected under the Punjab Agricultural Scheme will receive financial assistance of Rs. 250,000 to help cultivate five acres of land allocated through the provincial government’s farming initiative. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that each beneficiary will receive Rs. 50,000 per acre, while the selection process was completed through a merit-based draw.
The support is part of the provincial government’s efforts to improve agricultural production and provide farming opportunities to eligible applicants across different regions of Punjab. Along with financial aid, successful beneficiaries will also receive technical guidance to help manage and cultivate their allocated land.
Punjab Agricultural Scheme Financial Assistance for Farmers
According to the chief minister, the assistance is being provided under the government’s agricultural initiative to help farmers begin cultivation without facing immediate financial pressure. The grant of Rs. 250,000 is based on the allocation of five acres, with funding calculated at Rs. 50,000 for each acre.
Maryam Nawaz said the selection of beneficiaries was carried out through a transparent, merit-based balloting process to ensure fairness.
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Under the Apna Khet Apna Rozgar scheme, 30,000 farmers have each been allotted five acres of agricultural land on a 20-year free lease.
The chief minister also directed the provincial agriculture department to identify additional land so more farmers can benefit from the program and contribute to increasing agricultural output across Punjab.
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Farmers Across Punjab Regions Included
The provincial government said the initiative is designed to support farmers from Thar, Potohar, southern Punjab, and central Punjab. By extending land access and financial assistance, the program aims to strengthen agricultural activity in multiple regions.
During the ceremony, Maryam Nawaz congratulated the successful applicants and confirmed that the government would provide technical support alongside the financial package to help beneficiaries cultivate their leased land effectively.
For eligible farmers, the Punjab Agricultural Scheme offers both access to farmland and initial financial assistance, reducing the cost of starting cultivation while encouraging higher agricultural production across the province.
