LAHORE: Expressing her firm resolve to bring ease and prosperity to the lives of the farmers, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Tuesday that steps are underway to increase agri productivity.
While starting the registration process for the “Kisan Card,” the CM said, “It is our commitment to increase productivity and prosperity of farmers.”
Under this initiative, every farmer can apply to get easy loan up to Rs150000 for one crop. The farmer will be able to purchase fertilizer, seeds and other agricultural inputs using Kisan Card.
Those who are interested should send their ID card numbers to 8070 with the message ‘PKC Space’ from their mobile phones.
More than 5lac farmers will benefit from Kissan card. Those who own up to 12 and a half acres of land will be eligible for Kisan card registration.
For a Kisan Card, the land must be registered at a land record center, and the farmer’s mobile sim card must be registered under his ID number.
The government will verify the farmer’s ID card against NADRA records. The farmer should not be in default with any financial institution. The farmer will repay the interest-free loan in six monthly installments, following which he will be entitled to apply for another loan for the next crop.
Kisan Card Apply Online
- Create a mobile wallet/account.
- Purchase the Kisan Token Bundle.
- Fill out the application form from the Tehsil Office.
- Submit the required documents.
- Pick up your Kisan Card from the Tehsil Office once notified.