Empowering Punjab’s Farmers: Kissan Card Phase 2 2025 Launch with RS 3,350/Acre Support
CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz launched the Kissan Card Phase 2, a Complete Program that empowers farming communities as well as bring in agricultural practices and facilitate a sustainable agricultural future. Agriculture is the primary economic force in Pakistan, which allows farmers to ensure food security and economic stability of the country. The implementation of Kisan Card Phase 2 will bring farmers the facility to get subsidized agricultural inputs, and thereby relieve the pressure on their finances and strengthen the economy.
What is the Kissan Card Phase 2 2025 ?
The Punjab Kissan Card Phase 2, launched by CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif, provides interest-free loans of Rs. 3,350 per acre (up to Rs. 300,000 per season) for the Kharif season (May–October 2025). The scheme supports 750,000 farmers with a Rs. 75 billion budget to buy fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, and diesel. We make this initiative — transparent and very effective with incorporation of modern technology in traditional agricultural
Key Features & Benefits of Kissan Card Phase 2
- Loan Amount: Rs. 3,350/acre, up to Rs. 300,000 for 7.5 acres.
- Loan Structure:
- 30% cash (up to Rs. 90,000) for urgent needs.
- 20% (up to Rs. 60,000) for diesel.
- 50% (up to Rs. 150,000) for fertilizers, seeds, pesticides.
- Interest-Free: No interest charged.
- Eligibility: Farmers with 1–25 acres (up from 12.5 acres).
- Repayment: April 15–May 15, 2026 (early repayment by April 30 for incentives).
- Diesel Purchase: Available at 1,866 PSO petrol pumps.
Key Components for the CM Kissan Card Phase 2:
- Farmer’s registration for the scheme will be carried out ONLINE.
- All farmers, with land holding up to 25 acres will be eligible.
- Farmer have to mobile SIM registered against his own CNIC (PMD Verified)
- Farmers who own land and whose land record is available in PLRA will be entitled for loan.
- Farmers will be verified digitally through creation of an interface between farmers registration database (by PITB) and PLRA record.
- Upon registration and verification of land, verification from NADRA, PMD, eECIB, farmers will be issued a Chief Minister Kisan Card Phase 2 by Bank of Punjab.
- Initially loan facilities will be provided to 500,000 farmers on a first come first serve basis.
- Maximum loan per farmer per season will be Rs. 150,000 for 5 Acres (@PKR 30,000/acre).
- Loan amount can only be used for purchase of agriculture inputs (Fertilizer, Seed etc).
Eligibility Criteria for the Kissan Card Phase 2 2025
To Make sure that the benefits reach the intended recipients, the Punjab government has outlined clear eligibility criteria:
- All farmers, with land holding up to 25 acres will be eligible.
- Farmer have to mobile SIM registered against his own CNIC (PMD Verified)
- Farmers who own land and whose land record is available in PLRA will be entitled for loan.
Farmers who meet the eligibility requirements must apply through registered centers or through online portals.
How to Apply for Kissan Card Phase 2 2025
- Check Eligibility:
- Confirm 1–25 acres land ownership via PLRA.
- Ensure valid CNIC and registered SIM.
- Register:
- Send “PKC CNIC” to 8070 (e.g., “pkc 1234512345123”).
- Or visit www.agripunjab.pk and fill out the online form.
- Verification:
- Digital verification via PLRA, NADRA, PMD, eCIB (3–5 days).
- Get SMS confirmation.
- Collect Card:
- Visit Bank of Punjab (BOP) branch with CNIC.
- Card issued within 24 hours.
- Activate Card:
- Check status by sending “PKC CNIC” to 8070.
Check Loan Status
- SMS: Send “pkc CNIC” to 8070.
- Online: Check www.agripunjab.pk with CNIC.
- Helpline: Call BOP (0800-00999) or Agriculture Dept (0800-17000).
Repayment
- Repay: April 15–May 15, 2026.
- Early repayment (by April 30, 2026) qualifies for:
- Next phase eligibility.
- Rs. 5,000/acre support package.
- Repay via BOP branches, JazzCash, or BOP ATMs/online banking.
Additional Benefits for Kissan Card Phase 2
- Green Tractor Scheme: Rs. 1 million subsidy per tractor.
- Wheat Subsidy: Rs. 5,000/acre for wheat farmers.
- Tube Well Solarization: 95% subsidy for 8,000 tube wells.
- Free Laser Levelers: For 12.5–25 acres farmers.
- Crop Insurance: Pilot for cotton and major crops proposed.
For help, visit www.agripunjab.pk or call 0800-17000.
Conclusion
The Punjab government is expanding the Kissan Card Phase 2 to facilitate small and medium-scale farmers by providing them with financial assistance, waiving off transaction fees and giving access to agricultural machinery. CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz has inaugurated a program under the name of “Kisan Card Phase 2 2025”.This step is hoped to Generate productivity and increase economic success for the farming community with potentially far-reaching implications for agricultural reform in Punjab, Pakistan.
