Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the Wheat Initiative Program, offering 1,000 free tractors to farmers across Punjab.
The program, named “Gandam Agao,” aims to support wheat farmers by providing them with tractors free of charge. The initiative kicked off with a digital draw, where the first tractor was awarded to Kausar Parveen, a female farmer from Bahawalnagar. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz personally congratulated her on the win.
During a briefing, it was revealed that 57,733 landowners with over 12.5 acres of land had applied for the scheme. After a verification process, 21,496 farmers were deemed eligible for the draw.
The successful 1,000 farmers will receive 55 horsepower tractors, which are to be distributed within three months. This year, wheat cultivation spans 560,000 acres in Punjab, highlighting the significance of the program for the region’s agricultural sector.