Kisan Khushal, Punjab Khushal: CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif  Launches Kisan Card to Help Grow Farmers in Punjab

Lahore, 04 June 2024:

“It is our commitment to increase productivity and prosperity of farmers,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while starting the registration process for Kisan Card. She added,”Under the project, agricultural loans worth Rs 300 billion will be given to farmers annually.”

Madam Chief Minister said,”5 lakh farmers in Punjab, owning up to 12.5 acres of agriculture land, will be able to benefit from g this project.” She added,”In order to apply for the Card, Land must be registered in Land Record Center, and the mobile SIM must be registered against applicant’s own ID card number.”

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”Every farmer will be able to get an easy loan of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for one crop season using Kisan Card.” She added,”Farmers will be able to buy fertilizers, seeds and other agricultural inputs with the card.”

Madam Chief Minister said,”Identity card of the farmer will be verified by NADRA, and it will be ensured that the applicant is not a defaulter of any financial institution.” She added,”The farmer will return the easy installments of interest-free loan within 6 months.” She highlighted,”After paying off the loan, the farmer will be eligible to get a loan again for the next crop.”

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said,”For registration, applicants can send PKC (Space) ID card number to 8070 from their registered mobile number.”