The Kisan Card is a key component of the Maryam Nawaz Kisan Program, a government initiative aimed at enhancing the lives of small farmers through various schemes like the Green Tractor Scheme and Tubewell Solarization, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity and providing financial relief.
The 8070 Kisan Card is a crucial part of the program, providing farmers with interest-free loans, purchasing agricultural inputs, and financial assistance via a digital payment system. The government aims to distribute 40,000 Kisan Cards to 0.75 million farmers, with loans ranging from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 150,000 per acre. Repayment within six months qualifies for another loan, with verification through the Punjab Farmers Registration Database.
Qualifications for the Kisan Card
The Kisan Card is a government program for farmers, requiring them to own at least 12.5 acres of agricultural land and have a mobile SIM registered in their CNIC. The Punjab Land Record Authority verifies farmers’ information, and repaid loans can lead to additional benefits.
How to Apply for the Kisan Card?
• Online registration: Visit Agriculture Tehsil Office, set up digital payment wallet, pay Rs. 500 for tokens.
• Offline registration: Fill out application form, submit required documents.
• Confirmation via SMS after verification.
• Offline registration: Apply via SMS, send pkc CNIC number to 8070.
• Collect card at nearest Tehsil Office.
The Green Tractor Plan and Other Initiatives
The Green Tractor Scheme is a program that provides free tractors and land levelers to small farmers to enhance wheat cultivation. The scheme plans to distribute 1,000 tractors and land levelers to eligible farmers, aiming to cultivate 12-25 acres. Other projects include the Agricultural Mall Pilot Project, the Tubewell Solarization Project, and the Super Seeder Planter Machines Project. These initiatives aim to reduce electricity bills, promote sustainable irrigation, and reduce pollution. The scheme also introduces modern agricultural equipment to farmers at a 60% subsidy.
Conclusion
The Maryam Nawaz Kisan Program is a transformative initiative supporting small farmers in Pakistan through the Kisan Card. It provides financial assistance, interest-free loans, and advanced agricultural tools, enhancing productivity and economic stability. Complementary programs like the Green Tractor Scheme and Tubewell Solarization further strengthen this support. The program empowers farmers, contributes to food security, and supports sustainable agricultural practices. Farmers are encouraged to apply now to take full advantage of this comprehensive support system.