Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that the provincial
government is taking practical steps to improve agriculture. She said these initiatives are being
introduced under the farmer-friendly policies of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The main
purpose is to support farmers and improve agricultural development across Punjab.
In a statement issued on Thursday Azma Bokhari said the announcement of establishing Kisan
Bank had fulfilled a long-standing demand of farmers. She also highlighted the decision to set
the wheat support price at Rs 4,500 per maund. According to her this decision addresses an
important concern of the farming community.

The minister said farmers from different parts of Punjab have appreciated the initiatives
introduced for their welfare. She added that government efforts to improve agriculture are
becoming visible across the province. These measures are intended to provide farmers with
better facilities and support their farming activities.

Azma Bokhari also said that 50,000 tractors are being provided to farmers for the first time in
Punjab’s history. She explained that one million farmers are directly benefiting from the Kisan
Card programme. These facilities are expected to help farmers manage their agricultural
expenses and improve their work.

The minister further highlighted the recovery rate under the Kisan Card scheme. She said the
programme has achieved a 100 percent recovery rate. According to her this shows the level of
trust placed in farmers by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.

She also discussed other government initiatives for different sections of society. Laptops and
scholarships are being provided to young people to support their education. Meanwhile farmers
are receiving assistance through tractors and modern agricultural equipment such as super
seeders and Kisan Cards.

Azma Bokhari said Punjab is experiencing development under the leadership of Chief Minister
Maryam Nawaz Sharif. She added that development projects and public relief programmes are
now reaching people at the local level. According to the minister these initiatives are no longer
limited to government announcements or social media statements.

The minister said the government wants to make agricultural support available to farmers across
the province. Better farming facilities and financial assistance can help improve agricultural
activities. These measures also aim to address the needs of farming communities and support
the provincial agriculture sector.

The announcement highlights the Punjab government’s focus on farmer welfare and agricultural
development. Initiatives such as Kisan Bank and the Kisan Card programme are part of the
measures being introduced to support farmers. Their implementation and benefits will remain
important for the province’s agricultural sector.

Source: News report provide

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