Mam inaugurates subsidized super seeders for farmers

October 31, 2024

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Mam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated distribution of Super seeders on subsidized prices among farmers at Kala Shah Kaku near Lahore today.

Addressing a ceremony at Kala Shah Kaku near Lahore today, she said Punjab government is providing a subsidy of eight hundred thousand rupees on each Super Seeder.

She said seven billion rupees have been allocated for the project..

She said super seeder is a significant project for farmers that will carry out four tasks simultaneously and will help in controlling smog.

Mam Nawaz mentioned that a rental service is also being introduced across the province for expensive modern machinery at zero profit.

byWeb Desk

Published October 31, 2024

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