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Punjab Government Allocates Rs 379 Billion for Agriculture, Irrigation, and Water Sectors in Next Fiscal Year

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The Punjab government has allocated a total of Rs 379 billion for the agriculture, livestock, irrigation, and water sectors in the next fiscal year, with a focus on modernization and development. In his budget speech, Provincial Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman emphasized the importance of the agriculture sector, stating that farmers' prosperity is crucial for economic development. The government has initiated several projects, including the Green Tractor Scheme, to promote agricultural production and provide modern machinery to farmers at subsidized rates.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Punjab government has allocated Rs 379 billion for agriculture, livestock, irrigation, and water sectors in the next fiscal year, with Rs 123 billion in development funds and Rs 256 billion in non-development funds.
  • The government has initiated several projects, including the Green Tractor Scheme, to promote agricultural production and provide modern machinery to farmers at subsidized rates.
  • The budget allocation for the agriculture sector is Rs 80 billion, 24 percent higher than the current financial year.
  • The Green Tractor Scheme, launched during the current fiscal year, has provided 9,500 farmers with tractors at affordable prices at a cost of Rs 9.7 billion.
  • The High Power Tractor Programme is being launched with an allocation of Rs 10 billion, while the Kisan Card and Solarization of Agricultural Tube Wells schemes will be continued with allocations of Rs 63 billion and Rs 87 billion respectively.
  • The Revival of Citrus Sector Programme, aiming to increase Kinnow production and enhance export internationally, has been allocated Rs 1 billion.
  • The government will ensure the construction, conservation, and rational use of water reservoirs for agricultural purposes in Punjab, with an allocation of Rs 25 billion for three broad-based projects.
  • The CM Punjab for Water Efficient Agriculture project, at a cost of Rs 8 billion, and the CM Punjab High Tech Farm Mechanization Financing Programme and Agricultural Farm Mechanization Project, at a cost of Rs 9 billion and Rs 7 billion respectively, will be launched to promote modern agricultural machinery.
  • A new scheme, Transformation of Agriculture in Pothohar area, will be launched with a cost of Rs 7 billion to cultivate highly profitable crops through modern irrigation systems, solar pumps, small dams, and modern training to landowners of Pothohar.

Statistics:

  • Rs 379 billion allocated for agriculture, livestock, irrigation, and water sectors in the next fiscal year.
  • Rs 123 billion allocated in development funds.
  • Rs 256 billion allocated in non-development funds.
  • Rs 80 billion allocated for the agriculture sector, 24 percent higher than the current financial year.
  • Rs 9.7 billion spent on the Green Tractor Scheme in the current fiscal year.
  • Rs 63 billion allocated for the Kisan Card scheme.
  • Rs 87 billion allocated for the Solarization of Agricultural Tube Wells scheme.
  • Rs 1 billion allocated for the Revival of Citrus Sector Programme.
  • Rs 25 billion allocated for three broad-based projects for water resource development, improvement, and re-modeling of canal structures.
  • Rs 8 billion allocated for the CM Punjab for Water Efficient Agriculture project.
  • Rs 9 billion allocated for the CM Punjab High Tech Farm Mechanization Financing Programme and Agricultural Farm Mechanization Project.

Sources:

  • "Punjab Government Allocates Rs 379 billion for Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Sectors", Dawn, June 2025, URL not provided.
  • "Punjab Government Announces Budget for 2025-26", The News International, June 2025, URL not provided.
  • "Punjab Government Allocates Rs 379 billion for Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Sectors", Business Recorder, June 2025, URL not provided.

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