🌾 Empowering Punjab’s Farmers: CM Maryam Nawaz Unveils Historic Agriculture Reforms

Kalashah Kaku | May 15, 2025 — In a bold and forward-looking move to uplift Punjab’s agriculture sector, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms. These reforms are designed to lower farming costs, boost crop productivity, and enhance the well-being of farmers across the province.

🚜 Key Announcements for Farmers

To start with, CM Maryam introduced a range of initiatives aimed at empowering farmers:

🔹 Kissan Card Loan Limit Doubled
First and foremost, the government has increased the loan limit for farmers using the Kissan Card from RS 1.5 lakh to RS 3 lakh, providing greater financial flexibility.

🔹 95% Solar Tube Well Subsidy
In addition, to ease the burden of electricity costs, the government will offer a 95% subsidy on the solarization of agricultural tube wells.

🔹 Green Tractors Scheme
Moreover, starting next year, 20,000 subsidized green tractors will be distributed, enabling farmers to modernize their farming practices.

🔹 Rental Machinery Centres in Every Tehsil
Similarly, each tehsil in Punjab will receive a Rental Agricultural Machinery Centre. This will ensure that even small-scale farmers can access the latest equipment at affordable rates.

🔹 SMS & Helpline Support
Furthermore, a new helpline and SMS service will keep farmers—especially those without Kissan Cards—informed about government programs and important agricultural updates.

📉 Economic Relief Measures

🔹 Inflation Drops to Nearly 0%
Remarkably, inflation has decreased from 40% to almost 0%, which the Chief Minister described as a “miraculous turnaround.”

🔹 Lower Food Prices

Onions: reduced from RS 300 to RS 50 per kg
Flour and roti: now priced affordably to support low-income households

🌱 Support for Wheat Farmers

In terms of wheat production, the government is taking additional steps to directly benefit farmers:

🔹 Rs 5,000 Per Acre Subsidy
Instead of setting a minimum support price, farmers will receive a direct subsidy of Rs 5,000 per acre. This approach ensures immediate relief.

🔹 Cheaper Inputs
At the same time, the government is actively working to reduce the cost of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, diesel, and electricity for tube wells.

🔹 Loan Recovery Success
Notably, 85% of all Kissan Card loans have already been repaid, highlighting the program’s success and the trust of the farming community.

🌾 Looking Ahead: A Promising Future

Looking to the future, CM Maryam shared an optimistic outlook for Punjab’s agriculture sector:

🔹 Big Jump in Cotton Production
Thanks to early sowing efforts, cotton production is expected to increase by 30–40%, potentially reaching 6 million bales.

“I dream of a prosperous, happy farmer in every corner of Punjab,” said the Chief Minister.

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👏 Acknowledgments

Agriculture Minister Ashiq Kirmani
Agriculture Secretary Iftikhar Sahu
All members of the agriculture department

📝 How to Apply for Tube Well Solarization

Online: Visit the official website – https://punjab.gov.pk/solarization-of-agri-tubewells
In person: Visit your district’s Punjab Agriculture Department office

🌱 In conclusion, Punjab’s agricultural transformation is underway. Through visionary leadership and farmer-first policies, the province is planting the seeds for a stronger, greener, and more prosperous tomorrow.

CM Punjab: 95% Subsidy on Solarization of Tube well