LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday initiated the registration process for the Kisan Card, a project aimed at uplifting the agriculture sector and improving the socio-economic conditions of farmers in the province.
A provincial government spokesman stated that the Kisan Card will ensure the prosperity of farmers in Punjab.
To register for the Kisan Card, farmers must first register their land at the Land Record Center. Additionally, their mobile SIM must be registered with their ID card number, which will be verified through NADRA records. Farmers can apply for registration by typing “PKC” followed by their ID card number and sending it to code “8070” on their mobile phones.
The Kisan Card will provide loans of up to Rs12 lakh to farmers with land holdings up to 12.5 acres. These interest-free loans will be repayable in easy installments over a period of six months. The government has also announced that it will provide production loans worth Rs300 billion annually to farmers through the Kisan Card, enabling them to purchase fertilisers, seeds, and other agricultural inputs.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized that the Kisan Card will benefit 5 lakh farmers in Punjab and contribute significantly to the province’s agricultural growth. The project aims to provide farmers with easy access to agricultural inputs and support their livelihoods.
The Kisan Card is part of a broader effort by the Punjab government to improve the agricultural sector and the socio-economic condition of farmers. The government has also approved the establishment of Model Agriculture Centers and a state-of-the-art center of excellence for research and development on cotton, wheat, and rice crops.
