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MUZAFFARGARH , Nov 17 (APP): The second phase of Punjab Chief Minister’s Green Tractor Programme was formally launched in Muzaffargarh on Monday under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The district administration distributed tractors among eligible farmers during a ceremony held at the District Council Hall.
Deputy Commissioner Usman Tahir Jappa, who presided over the ceremony, said the Punjab government was providing tractors to farmers strictly on merit through a transparent balloting process. He added that each tractor carried a subsidy of Rs 1 million, enabling farmers to reduce operational costs and improve agricultural productivity.
MPA Ajmal Chandia said that the initiatives introduced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif were contributing to the economic well-being of farmers and bringing visible improvements to the agriculture sector. MPA Aun Hameed Dogar noted that the Green Tractor Programme and the “Grow More Wheat” campaign were helping strengthen farmers financially, especially during the ongoing wheat sowing season.
Deputy Director Agriculture (Extension) Rana Habib said that all available resources were being utilized to ensure the success of the “Grow More Wheat” initiative. He added that the distribution of tractors across the district was being carried out with complete transparency and in line with merit.
Participants at the ceremony appreciated the farmer-friendly policies of the Punjab government and expressed satisfaction over the effective and transparent measures taken by the district administration.