Lahore: The Punjab Chief Minister’s Kisan Card registration has reached 0.725 million farmers, with a target of 1 million by August 31st, according to an article on August 28.
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As per the details, efforts to increase awareness via SMS are ongoing. Data for 0.315 million farmers has been sent to the Bank of Punjab, with the Kisan Card available at tehsil-level branches starting September 1. Proposals for a 25% cash withdrawal facility are in progress.
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Applications for the Punjab Green Tractor Scheme and subsidies for converting tube-wells to solar power will soon be available. The selection process for 1,000 agricultural graduates under the CM’s Punjab Internship Programme is complete.