Lahore: An important meeting was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in which major decisions were taken for the development of the province’s agricultural sector. During the meeting, in-principle approval was given for the launch of the second phase (Phase Two) of the ongoing projects of the Agriculture Department, under which interest-free loans worth Rs 100 billion will be provided to farmers. It was agreed in the meeting that these loans will be provided to small and medium farmers with convenience so that they can adopt modern methods and resources to increase agricultural production.
Maryam Nawaz issued clear instructions during the meeting that the model agriculture malls to be established in Multan, Sargodha and Bahawalpur should be fully functional by July 2025. Through these model centers, farmers will be provided with all facilities like seeds, fertilizers, machinery, training, marketing and financial assistance under one roof.
Giving a special message to the farmers, the Chief Minister of Punjab said that the government stands with them and a new scheme will also be introduced soon before wheat cultivation so that farmers can get timely facilities and better production is possible. Maryam Nawaz said that farmers are the backbone of Pakistan’s economy and their development is actually the development of Punjab.
These measures for agricultural reforms and the welfare of farmers are part of the vision of the current government, under which it is a priority to develop the agricultural sector on modern lines and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
