SARGODHA, Nov 01 (APP):The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, and Chief Ministers of all other provinces have unanimously proposed setting the wheat support price at Rs 4,500 per maund for the upcoming season, Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani announced here on Sunday. According to a spokesperson, presiding over a review meeting on wheat cultivation targets in Sargodha Division, the minister revealed that a …
PM, CMs unanimously set proposed wheat support price at Rs 4,500 per maund: Ashiq Kirmani
SARGODHA, Nov 01 (APP):The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, and Chief Ministers of all other provinces have unanimously proposed setting the wheat support price at Rs 4,500 per maund for the upcoming season, Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani announced here on Sunday.
According to a spokesperson, presiding over a review meeting on wheat cultivation targets in Sargodha Division, the minister revealed that a target of 1.725 million acres has been fixed for the division, with special tasks assigned to field formations to cultivate wheat on areas exceeding these targets.
To facilitate growers during the Rabi season, the government has launched several major financial initiatives:
Interest-Free Loans: Rs 150 billion provided through the Kisan Card for the Rabi season.
Fertilizer Support: An additional Rs 17 billion in interest-free funding allocated for DAP fertilizer purchases via Kisan Card at Rs 3,500 per acre.
Seed Subsidies: A subsidy of Rs 320 million provided on Punjab Seed Corporation (PSC) certified seeds, bringing the cost down to Rs 7,000 per bag after an Rs 800 per bag discount.
Minister Kirmani emphasized that regular advisory support will be provided to farmers from sowing to harvesting, directing the PSC to sell seeds directly to growers strictly at its official sales points. He added that on the Chief Minister’s instructions, strict action is being taken to eliminate canal water theft, while talks are ongoing with the Sugar Mills Association for an early start to the crushing season.
Secretary Agriculture Punjab Shakeel Ahmed Mian confirmed that sufficient seeds and fertilizers are available, reiterating a zero-tolerance policy against pesticide and fertilizer adulteration. Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shaukat Ali assured that wheat cultivation will also be ensured on lands under the ‘Apna Khet Apna Rozgar’, Ghori Pal, and Numbardar Grant programs.
The meeting was attended by MPAs Sultan Ali Ranjha and Mian Ikram-ul-Haq, former MNA Mohsin Shah Nawaz Ranjha, Secretary Agriculture Punjab Shakeel Ahmed Mian, Commissioner Hafiz Shaukat Ali, and other senior officials.
