CM Punjab Wheat Support Program – Govt. Started Payment Disbursement Process
With a massive PKR 110 billion package, including PKR 25 billion specifically for direct subsidies, CM Punjab Wheat Support program provides PKR 5,000 per acre to approximately 600,000 farmers, aiming to ease the financial burden of rising input costs and ensure food security. As of May 2025, the Punjab government has started the payment disbursement process, transferring funds directly to farmers’ bank accounts via the Kissan Card system.
Key Features and Benefits
The CM Punjab Wheat Support Program offers a robust package of financial and technical support:
Financial Assistance
- Subsidy: PKR 5,000 per acre for farmers cultivating up to 12.5 acres (maximum PKR 62,500 per farmer).
- Payment Method: Direct bank transfers via the Bank of Punjab, using the Kissan Card system for registered farmers.
- Total Beneficiaries: Targets 600,000 farmers, with payments already initiated for verified applicants.
- Additional Support:
- PKR 55 billion in agricultural inputs purchased via Kissan Card.
- PKR 100 billion credit line established by the Bank of Punjab for low-interest loans.
- PKR 8 billion for tube well solarization to reduce electricity costs.
Payment Disbursement Process (As of May 2025)
The Punjab government began disbursing payments under the CM Punjab Wheat Support Program in May 2025, following the verification of applications. Here’s how the process works:
- Verification: Applications are cross-checked using the E-Wheat Registration (EWR) system and Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER) survey data to confirm land ownership, tenancy, and wheat cultivation.
- Payment Transfer: Funds are transferred directly to farmers’ bank accounts via the Bank of Punjab, linked to their Kissan Card or CNIC-registered mobile wallet (e.g., HBL Konnect, JazzCash).
- Progress: By May 13, 2025, payments were initiated for 600,000 farmers, with 60% of Kissan Card loans (PKR 36 billion) disbursed for inputs and PKR 22 billion repaid by farmers.
- Transparency: Digital transfers eliminate middlemen, and farmers receive SMS confirmations upon payment.
- Timeline: Payments are ongoing, with priority for early registrants. The process is expected to complete by June 30, 2025, for all verified applicants.
Farmers can track payments via the official portal (wsp2025.punjab.gov.pk) or by sending their CNIC to 8070.
