Maryam Nawaz Announces Rs15 Billion Relief for Farmers, Launches Environmental Protection Force

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has announced to give the largest financial relief package in the history of Punjab for wheat farmers. Under this package, five and a half lac farmers will be given a grant of Rs 15 billion directly through the farmer card.

The Chief Minister has also announced a discount in the fixed tax, while the farmers will be provided free wheat storage for four months. In addition, a modern system “Electronic Warehouse Reset” (EWR) is being introduced, through which farmers will be able to get up to 70 % of the loan from the bank in exchange for its receipt by storing wheat.

The package also includes that the government will pay the markup on loans worth Rs 100 billion to the flour mills and green license holders who buy wheat. The ban on inter -provincial transport of wheat and flour has also been lifted.

Maryam Nawaz said that the loss of farmers will not be tolerated in any way, every farmer will be given full compensation for his hard work.

In addition, the Chief Minister also inaugurated Pakistan’s first Environmental Protection Force. The establishment of this force is to control environmental pollution and make Punjab clean. The Chief Minister participated in the Passing Out Parade of the Force and also put the first EMP Testing Sticker on her car.

Addressing the ceremony, she said that the force would play an important role in protecting the environment. She also highlighted the ongoing tree planting projects and said that Punjab will once again be made clean and lush.

Finally, the Chief Minister expressed her commitment to continue the crackdown against inflation, saying that if the country gets stability for five years, it will get on  the path of development.