| Lahore: The Punjab government has set the draw date for the Green Tractor Scheme 2024, with winners to be announced on October 20, as reported on September 18.
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As per details, earlier this year, following the February 8 elections, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved the “CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme” to support farmers across the province. This decision was made during a meeting with PML-N President Nawaz Sharif, where the Kissan Package was also discussed.
In a recent update, Chief Minister Nawaz has given the green light for the distribution of 9,500 tractors under the scheme. Each tractor will come with a PKR 1 million subsidy for landowners with up to 50 acres.
The scheme is set to launch on September 20. The Chief Minister has also expressed a goal of eventually providing 30,000 tractors to farmers in Punjab.
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Additionally, the Chief Minister approved the Children’s Heart Surgery Program, which aims to expedite 12,000 pending heart surgeries and will involve international surgeons to assist. |
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