Wheat Support Programme (Rs 5,000 per acre)
Direct cash support of Rs 5,000 per acre to wheat growers after deregulation of wheat procurement, paid through the Kissan Card. About 600,000 farmers were targeted.
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- Launched
- 2025
- Launched by
- Maryam Nawaz
- Department
- Agriculture Department Punjab
- Fee
- Free
- Helpline
- 0800-17000
Who can apply
- Wheat-growing farmer in Punjab
- Kissan Card holders (others also to be included per CM)
How to apply
- Wheat growers registered with Punjab Agriculture Department and possessing Kissan Card are verified
- Subsidy amount of Rs 5,000 per acre is directly credited to farmer Kissan Card / BOP account
- Check status via Agriculture Department helpline 0800-17000
Documents needed
- CNIC
- Kissan Card / Bank of Punjab account
- Land record verification (Fard)
Benefits
Rs 5,000 per acre
Latest news
Punjab's plan to buy 3 million tonnes of wheat through 11 private firms stalled by May 2026. At least nine firms bought little, as bank financing talks failed and open prices beat Rs3,500 per maund.
News · not official2026-05-09ProPakistani ↗
On 14 April 2026 the Punjab chief minister ordered wheat procurement to start at once at Rs3,500 per 40kg, with Kisan Card farmers served first and payment due within 72 hours of purchase.
News · not official2026-04-14ProPakistani ↗
These are news reports, not government announcements. Rules, fees and dates can change, so confirm on the official website: agripunjab.gov.pk ↗
Official source
- Website: agripunjab.gov.pk
- Source: agripunjab.gov.pk
Government sourceGovernment sourceVerified 2026-10-11Always confirm fees, eligibility and deadlines with the official department before you apply.
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