Lahore, The Punjab government takes a historic step for the farmers, Agriculture Department and Bank of Punjab reached an agreement in the presence of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Secretary Agriculture Iftikhar Ali Sahoo and President Punjab Bank Zafar Masood inked the MoU. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that a prosperous farmer guarantees prosperity of Punjab. The Chief Minister was informed during the briefing that Kissan Card will be used for the provision of quality seeds, manure and pesticides. A direct subsidy will also be provided through Kissan Card. It was informed during the briefing that Bank of Punjab will be the first partner regarding implementation of Kissan Card Programme. It will provide loans to the deserving farmers alongwith other financial assistance.
Senator Pervez Rashid, Minister for Information Azma Zahid Bokhari, Minister for Agriculture Syed Muhammad Ashiq Hussain, Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Secretary Agriculture Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, Principal Secretary to CM Sajid Zafar Daal, Senior Officers of Agriculture Department, BoP and other stakeholders participated in the ceremony.
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