Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, today inaugurated the wheat initiative program in Lahore, which would provide one thousand free tractors to wheat farmers in Punjab at no cost.
The Chief Minister conducted a digital lottery for the “Gandam Agao” prize initiative today. The initial tractor in the raffle was awarded to Kausar Parveen, a female farmer from Bahawalnagar. Chief Minister Maryam personally contacted her to congratulate her on receiving the complimentary tractor.
During a briefing, the Chief Minister of Punjab was informed that in the “Gundam Agao” campaign, 57,733 landowners possessing over 12.5 acres of land had submitted applications for complimentary tractors.
Following verification, 21,496 farmers were deemed qualified for the lottery draw.
One thousand fortunate farmers will receive 55 horsepower tractors at no cost. Tractors will be distributed to all winners within three months.
This year, wheat has been grown on 560,000 acres in Punjab.
