QUETTA: The Balochistan government has rolled out a wheat support initiative featuring a fuel subsidy for threshers, offering timely relief to farmers during the harvest season.
Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti confirmed that the programme is already underway, with subsidy payments disbursed to 3,102 farmers in the first phase. He added that another 13,128 farmers are set to receive payments within the next few days.
So far, over 85,000 farmers have registered for the scheme, while verification for more than 74,000 applicants has been completed. Authorities are prioritising small-scale farmers and those with ready-to-harvest wheat crops.
The initiative aims to cut down operational costs by subsidising fuel used in threshers, easing financial pressure on growers. The chief minister reiterated that the registration and verification process will continue in phases to ensure all eligible farmers benefit.
He stressed that the provincial government remains committed to supporting the agriculture sector and safeguarding crop production amid ongoing economic challenges.
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