LAHORE (Kashmir English): The government has introduced a subsidy program that specifically assists farmers who have small farmland holdings while providing better access to agricultural support services.
The subsidy program allows farmers who possess less than 12.5 acres of land to access its benefits. The program exists to deliver financial assistance that helps small-scale farmers in the area to achieve better agricultural results.
Farmers who meet the eligibility requirements can use the Pakistan Asaan Khidmat mobile application to register through a three-step system.
How to Apply for the Farmers’ Subsidy Scheme
To join the subsidy program, candidates must provide their personal data and necessary documents, which they need to submit for registration.
Farmers who do not own smartphones can reach out to authorities through a dedicated helpline. They can call 1725 to get help with the registration process.
Farmers who complete the registration process will gain access to government subsidies, which cover multiple agricultural products and services that help decrease expenses while promoting environmentally friendly farming methods throughout the federal capital.
Loan Scheme For Farmers
Earlier, the federal government announced a new loan scheme targeting small farmers, who have all along operated beyond the conventional banking system. This new package is set to ensure that farmers have access to agricultural loans.
Under the new project, the loans are going to be offered without the need for collateral, which means that it becomes easy for the farmer to access loans based on productivity, as opposed to the amount of land that he owns. This project is technology-driven, relying on tools like digital identity verification.
The government believes the project will help bring hundreds of thousands of unbanked farmers into the formal banking system and infuse much-needed money into the rural economy.
The project has been designed in such a manner that farmers from all areas get an equal opportunity to access the facility.
