The Punjab wheat farmers support package for 2025, launched by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, offers vital financial and agricultural aid to boost wheat production and stabilize farmer incomes. This Rs. 15 billion initiative, alongside schemes like the Green Tractor Scheme and Wheat Productivity Program, aims to empower 550,000 farmers with subsidies, free equipment, and modern farming tools. Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility, how to apply, and key benefits.
Key Features of the Punjab Wheat Farmers Support Package
- Financial Aid: Direct subsidies via the Kisan Card to cover input costs for wheat cultivation.
- Tax Relief: Full exemption from abiana (irrigation tax) and fixed agricultural taxes for 2025.
- Free Storage: Four months of free wheat storage through the Electronic Warehouse Receipt (EWR) system, enabling loans up to 70% of grain value.
- Subsidized Equipment: 1,000 free tractors for farmers with 25+ acres and 1,000 land levelers for those with 12.5-25 hectares under the Green Tractor Scheme.
- Support Price: Wheat support price set at Rs. 3,900 per 40 kg for the 2024-25 season.
Eligibility for the Punjab Wheat Farmers Support Package
To qualify for the Punjab wheat farmers support package, farmers must:
- Be Punjab residents with registered land records.
- Hold a valid Kisan Card.
- Not be bank defaulters or prior beneficiaries of similar schemes.
- Own or cultivate 12.5+ hectares for equipment schemes.
How to Apply for the Punjab Wheat Support Package
Farmers can apply for the Punjab wheat farmers support package online via the Agriculture Department website or contact the helpline at 0800-17000. For the Green Tractor Scheme, applications are processed through a transparent lottery system, with 1.5 million applications already received.
The Punjab wheat farmers support package addresses the 2024 wheat crisis caused by falling prices due to excess imports. With additional benefits like interest-free seeds, fertilizers, and solar-powered tube wells, it aims to enhance yields by 7 mounds per acre and ensure food security. Despite criticism from small farmers over limited storage access, the package promotes modern farming and economic stability.
