The Punjab Government has recently has a announcement that will assist farmers throughout the province. They are actually beginning six very important initiatives, and then there is the Kisan Card Program to focus on 5 lakh farmers. For the Kisan Card, farmers can apply at their local agricultural centers. They will be able to purchase farming inputs at low prices from October 15 using this card.
Kisan Cards Distributed
Maryam Nawaz on September 10, 2024 started the distribution of Kisan Cards among registered farmers which number is about to be around forty thousand as confirmed by Chief Minister Punjab. From October 15, farmers will have the option to utilize these playing cards for cynically valued seeds, manures and different things for their harvests.
Besides the Kisan Card, Maryam Nawaz also mentioned 5 other major initiatives being launched in Punjab: a pilot project for agri products, Green Tractor Scheme An Internship Program for agriculture graduates, and the solarization of tube wells.
How to Register for a Punjab Kisan Card (Step-by-Step)
Kisan Card online registration process farmers follow these steps for register KCC.
Go to the Agriculture Centre of your district.
Discuss with the body of workers in regards to using Kisan Card,
Give the documents (if required),
Once you have submitted the documents, your Kisan Card can be yours.
Step by Step CM Kisan PPO Online apply:
How to Apply Online for a CM Kisan Card
Go to your phone, open the Massage
Write “pk CNIC Card number” in the message and press send.
Send this message to 8070.
Make sure to have enough credit/balance to send a message.
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Key Features of the Kisan Card
- Farmers can register online.
- Farmers with up to 12.5 acres of land are eligible.
- A cellular wide variety linked to the farmer’s CNIC is required.
- Loans are reachable to farmers whose land information is reachable via the Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA).
- Farmers will be digitally validated through a gadget linking PLRA data with the Farmers Registration Database, managed through the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB).
- Once land archives are verified, the Bank of Punjab will challenge the Chief Minister Kisan Card.
- The first 500,000 farmers who register will be eligible for the mortgage scheme.
- Farmers can borrow up to Rs 150,000 per season for 5 acres (at Rs 30,000 per acre)
Agricultural Mall Pilot Project in Four Districts
The authorities additionally approved a pilot mission of Agricultural Mall in four districts specifically Okara, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal & Sargodha along with Kisan Card scheme. The project will provide farmers access to inputs such as seeds, fertilizers and pesticides as well as loans and other services.
In Punjab the authorities have also started an Internship Program for shining agriculture graduates who will be trained under this scheme in a series of 1,000 graduate students. Besides, 10k tractors would be given to farmers over the year along CM Green Tractor scheme.
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Conclusion
40,000 Kisan Cards in Punjab is a major step to support 5 lakh farmers by providing them with subsidized products and financial assistance. Farmers can register for the Kisan Card at their local agriculture centers or by SMS and they will start using its benefits from October 15.