Mega agricultural projects of Punjab farmers' prosperity, agricultural development and self -sufficiency have been launched, Brigadier(T) Babar Alauddin
Faisalabad (94 News City Reporter) Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched mega agricultural projects across Punjab to realize the dream of farmers' prosperity, agricultural development and self-sufficiency. This matter Chairperson Chief Minister Punjab Inspection, Surveillance and Monitoring Brig (T) Babar Alauddin (Imtiaz Military) He said while presiding over an important meeting during the visit of Ayub Research. He said that the new projects of Chief Minister Punjab include the establishment of Agricultural Pothwar and Citrus Restoration Task Force to promote the development of suitable crops in specific areas. Under the Kisan Card Scheme, interest-free loans of Rs. 100 billion have been provided to the farmers, while under the Wet Support Program, Rs. that under the Solarization of Agri Tube Wells programme 8 Thousands of farmers will be given subsidy. Brig (T) Babar Alauddin said that under the Green Tractor Scheme 10 To thousands of farmers 5 From 10 A subsidy of Rs.1 lakh per tractor has been provided, while more than 12 and a half acres of wheat cultivation among the successful farmers of the campaign. 1 A thousand free green tractors have also been distributed. He said that on the special instructions of the Chief Minister Punjab, mega projects are being started for the successful cultivation of crops in the regions of Pothwar, Thal and South Punjab. Under the hi-tech financing program, 11 types of modern agricultural equipment will be provided to farmers on subsidy. Chairperson CMISM emphasized that farmers should benefit from the fruits of agricultural research and increase production per acre. He said that modern farming is being promoted in Punjab by combining agricultural research, education and extension sectors on one platform. They have to make joint efforts. Babar Alauddin said on this occasion that ”In research, Pakistanis have shown their iron all over the world” And the role of agriculture plays a key role in the development of the country. Moreover, he said that the Chief Minister of Punjab has focused on increasing the area of cultivation of pulses. While giving a briefing on this occasion, it was said that the Ayub Agricultural Research Institute is working on the preparation of 50 new agricultural varieties, while from 2021 to 2025 106 New varieties have been introduced. According to Chief Scientist Sajidur Rehman, the institute is currently focusing on production technology so that farmers can get more and quality production.
