Summary Over 832,000 Punjab farmers received Kisan Cards, using Rs 2.54B in loans. CM Maryam Nawaz praised timely repayments and said the scheme boosts farmers’ financial independence
LAHORE (Dunya News) – More than 832,000 farmers across Punjab have been issued Kisan Cards, according to official figures.
The data showed that these farmers collectively utilized agricultural loans worth Rs 2.54 billion through the scheme.
During the wheat season, farmers used the Kisan Card facility to purchase agricultural inputs worth Rs100 billion, while Rs90 billion in financial support was provided for the Kharif crop season.
In addition, around 300,000 farmers obtained inputs worth Rs 30 billion through the program.
Officials said that out of 538,000 farmers required to repay Rs67 billion, nearly 86% of the recovery target has been achieved, with Rs57 billion already repaid in installments.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the Kisan Card scheme is transforming the lives of farmers, adding that they will no longer depend on middlemen and will move towards financial independence and prosperity.
She also praised farmers for timely repayments, calling it a positive example of responsibility and progress.
