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LAHORE, Jan 05 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the Kissan Card initiative has brought about a fundamental shift in the direction of agriculture in the province, expressing confidence that a bumper wheat crop would be harvested this year.
According to official figures, loans amounting to Rs100 billion have been disbursed to farmers through the Kissan Card, enabling them to purchase agricultural inputs without financial difficulty. The improved access to credit has resulted in record wheat cultivation across Punjab’s fertile farmlands.
The chief minister was informed that a new record was set in December with the sale of approximately 1.356 million metric tonnes of urea fertiliser, reflecting a 37 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period last year.
So far, Rs100 billion has been released to farmers under the scheme, out of which Rs65 billion has already been utilised. Of the utilised amount, farmers spent Rs47 billion on the purchase of fertiliser alone.
CM Maryam Nawaz said the Kissan Card had not only transformed Punjab’s agricultural landscape but also restored confidence among farmers, adding that the initiative had ensured timely access to capital, technology and financial resources. She emphasized that the progress and prosperity of farmers were vital for the overall development and economic stability of Pakistan.