Payment distributed among 130 farmers

Payment orders were distributed among 130 farmers under the Punjab government's "Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar" programme at a ceremony held at Kanju Hall on Monday. Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Muhammad Tayyab and Pir Rafiuddin Shah distributed payment orders worth Rs25,000 per acre among the beneficiaries.

Deputy Director Agriculture Extension Malik Muhammad Zafar and a large number of farmers also attended the event.

Addressing the gathering, Muhammad Tayyab said the provincial government was providing financial assistance and employment opportunities to support the farming community.

He said the district administration would continue helping farmers meet their agricultural needs.

He urged farmers to cultivate wheat to improve their economic conditions and said the remaining Rs25,000 per acre would be paid to beneficiaries soon.

Pir Rafiuddin Shah described agriculture as an important profession and a backbone of the national economy. He appreciated government initiatives aimed at improving farmers' livelihoods.