The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has started paying a subsidy of Rs 5,000 per acre to Canola growers in a bid to increase oilseed production in the province. Spokesman of the department said here on Wednesday that the subsidy is being provided under Khadam-e-Punjab Kissan Package. The subsidy will be provided in the form of voucher which will be sealed in Canola seed bags.
All registered farmers under the Khadam-e-Punjab Kissan Package will be given subsidy on cultivation of Canola up to 10 acres of land. Registered farmers will get subsidy voucher from Canola seed bags. After scratching type voucher number, give space after typing CNIC number and send it to 8070. After receiving an SMS in its response, farmers will receive Rs 1000 from nearest mobile (easy load) shop.
Rest of Rs 4000 will be received at the time of harvesting of Canola after receiving SMS by the farmers. Under this subsidy scheme, per acre growth of oil seed will be increased and expenditures of import will be minimized. Farmers may call at helpline 0800-15000 & 0800-29000 for getting his subsidy and more information.