Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz inaugurated the Green Tractor Scheme. The successful farmers in digital balloting of Green Tractor Program were also announced. Maryam Nawaz said that 1000 green tractors will be given to the wheat farmers by lottery absolutely free.
After 12 years, green tractor scheme was launched for farmers in Punjab. Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz conducted a digital balloting of the green tractor program in which Muhammad Yasin of Okara was declared the first farmer to get a green tractor.
In the ceremony, the name of Talib Hussain of Chakwal was announced as the second runner-up and Ghulam Akbar of Dera Ghazi Khan as the third runner-up.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz congratulated all the farmers who got tractors and said that they want to enter the modern era of mechanization of agriculture in Punjab, farmers who cultivate wheat on 25 to 50 acres of land will also get 1000 green tractors absolutely free. will be given-
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inspected the 4 types of tractors given under the scheme and got on the tractor and reviewed its features. Under the scheme, 339 farmers in Okara, 111 in Chakwal and 276 in DG Khan will be given green tractors, 9500 farmers will be given a subsidy of Rs 10 lakh on each tractor.
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**Interview on the Relaunch of the Green Tractor Scheme**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today. We have with us an agriculture expert, Dr. Saeed Ali, to discuss the recently relaunched Green Tractor Scheme by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Dr. Ali, what are your initial thoughts on this initiative?
**Dr. Saeed Ali:** Thank you for having me. It’s certainly a promising step towards modernizing agriculture in Punjab. Providing free tractors to wheat farmers can significantly enhance productivity and encourage mechanization, which is crucial for scaling up farming operations.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of free tractors, do you think this lottery system is the best way to distribute such resources? Some argue it could lead to inequities. What’s your take?
**Dr. Saeed Ali:** That’s a valid concern. While the lottery system may ensure fairness in selection, it doesn’t guarantee that those who truly need the tractors will receive them. There could be better ways to prioritize farmers based on their needs and land size.
**Interviewer:** Interesting point. With 1,000 tractors being distributed, do you believe this is enough to make a significant impact on wheat production in the region?
**Dr. Saeed Ali:** It’s a start, but the impact will ultimately depend on how these tractors are utilized. The government must also focus on training farmers to effectively use these machines and integrate them into advanced farming practices.
**Interviewer:** Indeed. Now, as this scheme aims to mechanize agriculture, how do you think it will affect small-scale farmers versus larger ones?
**Dr. Saeed Ali:** It could exacerbate the gap between small and large-scale farmers. While larger operations can scale and profit from mechanization, smaller farmers might struggle without additional support or resources to maintain those tractors. The government needs to address those disparities.
**Interviewer:** how do you envision the future of agriculture in Punjab with schemes like this?
**Dr. Saeed Ali:** If implemented effectively, it could revolutionize agriculture in Punjab, making it more efficient and productive. However, it requires ongoing support, infrastructure improvements, and education for farmers to fully realize that vision.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Ali, for your valuable insights. Now, what do our readers think about the lottery system for distributing tractors? Is it fair or should there be a more equitable approach? Let’s hear your thoughts!
