As part of a major initiative to increase wheat production in Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the CM Special Awards scheme to support wheat farmers by providing essential tools. Under this initiative, selected farmers will be provided with essential equipment, including 1,000 tractors and 1,000 laser graders, to maximize their crop yields. These resources, worth billions of rupees, will be distributed to farmers who meet certain cultivation criteria.
The announcement was made at a recent meeting on wheat cultivation in Lahore led by Provincial Agriculture and Livestock Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani at the Commissioner’s Office.
Important Details About CM Special Rewards Program
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Tractors Provided | 1,000 |
| Laser Land Levelers | 1,000 |
| Eligibility for Tractors | Farmers with 25 acres or more of wheat |
| Eligibility for Levelers | Farmers with 12.5 to 25 acres of wheat |
| Distribution Method | Transparent balloting procedure |
Highlights of the Program
Increase wheat cultivation in Lahore Division
During the meeting, the Agriculture Minister announced that the wheat cultivation target for Lahore Division for this season has been set at 1.33 million acres. To achieve this target, resources will be mobilized and various initiatives will be undertaken such as:
- Provide quality fertilizers, seeds and pesticides in collaboration with district administrations.
- Arrange large-scale farmer meetings and demonstration plots to provide practical advice and support.
- Hold regular meetings of the divisional and district committees to ensure smooth coordination.
Provincial target and food security efforts
The target for wheat cultivation in Punjab is 16.5 million acres. Achieving this target is critical to ensure food security and the government is actively working with each district to maximize production.
Support to reduce costs for farmers
Prices of certified seeds have been reduced by Rs 2,000 to make quality seeds more affordable and fertilizer stocks are being maintained to meet farmers’ needs. Strict measures have also been taken to prevent the sale of poor quality agricultural produce.
Equitable distribution through balloting
A transparent balloting process will ensure that tractors and laser graders are distributed fairly. This will give farmers who meet the eligibility criteria a fair chance to get equipment and help farmers of all sizes increase their wheat yield.
Collaboration and monitoring
The meeting highlighted the importance of inter-departmental collaboration and regular monitoring of wheat cultivation progress. Key officials including Commissioner of Lahore Division Zaid Bin Maqsood, Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza and Assistant Secretary Punjab Agriculture Task Force Muhammad Shabir Ahmed Khan discussed the roles and strategies to be adopted to achieve the targets.
Punjab Agriculture Minister Iftikhar Ali Sahoo presented the following measures:
- Weekly checks on crop targets by divisional and district committees.
- Close coordination between the agriculture and finance ministries to optimize support to wheat producers.
Benefits of the scheme for farmers
With the allocation of 1,000 tractors and 1,000 laser graders, farmers who meet the eligibility criteria will get access to the equipment through a fair voting process. Reduced seed prices and adequate fertilizer stocks further enhance support to farmers, while active monitoring and inter-departmental collaboration strengthen efforts to achieve wheat cultivation targets.
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Last Words
The CM’s Special Reward Scheme is an important initiative for the wheat farmers of Punjab as it provides them with resources to improve productivity and ensure food security of the province. Through strict monitoring and teamwork, the government aims to achieve wheat cultivation targets in all districts of Punjab.