Fourth phase of tractor scheme opens in Sialkot

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NAROWAL: A subsidy of Rs154.5 million is being provided to 206 farmers under the fourth phase of the ‘Green Tractor Scheme in Sialkot.’

Sialkot DC Awais Mushtaq informed Dawn that the Green Tractor Scheme was launched following a directive from the Chief Minister with an aim to empowering farmers.

He noted that the Punjab government had previously provided subsidies to farmers under this scheme across three phases. He stated that the fourth phase of the Green Tractor Scheme had now commenced in the Sialkot district. He said the provision of tractors to 206 farmers in the Sialkot district is being ensured through this fourth phase of the scheme.

The DC personally handed over the keys of the ‘Green Tractors’ to 15 farmers.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Abbas Zulqarnain and Assistant Director of Agriculture Rana Irshad were also present on the occasion.

Published in Dawn, November 7th, 2026

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