Punjab Green Tractor Scheme has been launched for the farmers of Punjab by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. It aims to provide comprehensive support to the farmers so that they can easily increase the production of their crops. Although the federal government has assured all kinds of support for the project and has also announced to subsidize the expenses incurred on it.
Under this, such farmers will not have much trouble of not buying tractors due to low income as the government will now provide tractors at low cost in easy installments. Tentatively, it has already started and will be completed before the next grain harvest. Individuals who want to join the scheme and avail the services provided by the government have to complete their documents.
Overview of Punjab Green Tractor Scheme
The main objective of this scheme is to provide easy access to the necessary facilities in the field of agriculture to the farmers. Thanks to this, the government will conduct surveys in those districts where production is high every year. Apart from this, a special facility has been included in the scheme for those farmers who cultivate large area.
The government aims to provide tractors for harvesting which will be provided at half the market value. According to the latest information, the government has obtained the data of all the farmers of South Punjab and in this regard, the participating representatives are being contacted who will give all the details of the program.
Key points of this program
- Fair distribution of 10,000 tractors for the first phase.
- 60% subsidy on small size tractors.
- 50% Subsidy on Large size Tractors.
- Delivery of tractor in easy installments.
- 50% down payment required.
Eligibility Criteria for Punjab Green Tractor Scheme
Important conditions of this scheme have also been laid down by the government under which the eligibility of any applicant will be checked. First, the farmer applying for it has to give all the details of his land area to the government, the most important being a minimum of more than 25 acres. After that the next step is the details of the farmer’s farming crop as to how many types of crops he wants to grow. Third most important he should not default in any previous scheme means he will not be eligible for subsidy if there is any old payment pending against him.
All sanctioned district for first phase
- Multan
- Khanewal
- Lodhran
- Vehari
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Muzaffargarh
- Layyah
- Rajanpur
- Bahawalpur
- Rahim Yar Khan
How to Apply in Punjab Green Tractor Scheme?
Those who want to be a part of this scheme have to go to Bank of Punjab where they will get the form. After getting the form fill it with all required information. After that, submit it back to the bank where all your data will be checked. The testing period is fixed by the government for 1 month, during this time, if your application form is eligible, you will be informed ahead of time.
Conclusion
There is no doubt that this is a farmer-friendly project that will benefit the farmers to a great extent. This scheme will provide many benefits to the farmers as they will also have ease of production process with tractors at the same time.
