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Punjab expands Kisan Cards to 750, 000, boosting farmers with Rs 18 billion in purchases

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LAHORE: The Punjab government has increased the number of Chief Minister Kisan Cards by 250,000, taking the total to 750,000, the agriculture department spokesperson announced.

According to the spokesperson, 1.29 million applications have been received through the portal, out of which 487,000 have been approved by the Bank of Punjab. Farmers have already collected more than 361,000 cards, facilitating purchases worth Rs 18 billion.

The agriculture ministry has termed the Kisan Card as a game-changer for agricultural development and farmers’ welfare.

Farmers can purchase seeds, fertilizers and pesticides through the card.

Additionally, 2,600 registered dealers across the province offer interest-free loans for wheat crop inputs, and non-computerized farmers are also eligible for it.

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