CM Punjab Farmer Schemes 2026 — Kissan Card, Green Tractor & Livestock Card

Punjab currently runs four active agriculture support schemes under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz: the Kissan Card providing interest-free loans up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per season to 750,000 farmers, the Green Tractor Scheme giving Rs. 5 to 10 lakh subsidies on tractors through transparent balloting, the Livestock Card offering interest-free loans up to Rs. 1.5 lakh for animal feed and veterinary care, and the Solar Tubewell program replacing diesel tubewells with solar-powered ones for small landholders. All four are active in 2026. This guide covers who qualifies for each and how to apply.

Last Updated: May 2026

What Are CM Punjab Farmer Schemes?

CM Punjab farmer schemes are government programs that give Punjab farmers direct access to interest-free loans, subsidised machinery, and veterinary support. They run under the Punjab Agriculture Department, the Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department (PLDDD), and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), with financial delivery through the Bank of Punjab.

Each scheme targets a different farming need. The Kissan Card covers crop inputs — fertiliser, seeds, and pesticides. The Green Tractor Scheme covers machinery. The Livestock Card covers animal feed, medicines, and vet care. The Solar Tubewell program covers irrigation costs.

The table below matches your situation to the right scheme.

A farmer can potentially qualify for more than one scheme simultaneously if they meet each scheme’s separate eligibility conditions.

Kissan Card — Interest-Free Loans for Crop Inputs

The CM Punjab Kissan Card is the largest active agriculture scheme in Punjab. It provides interest-free loans of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per crop season to farmers who own between 1 and 12.5 acres of land, according to the official CM Special Monitoring Unit at smu.punjab.gov.pk. Over 530,000 cards have already been dispatched with a total target of 750,000 farmers. The maximum loan is calculated at Rs. 30,000 per acre per season — so a 5-acre farmer can access up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per season. The loan can only be used at registered dealers to purchase fertiliser, seeds, and other approved agricultural inputs.

The card is issued by the Bank of Punjab and is valid for six months — one crop season. After repayment, the farmer can renew for the next season. The entire system is digital: PITB, PLRA (land records), NADRA, and BOP are linked into one verification framework.

Who Is Eligible for the Kissan Card?

• Permanent Punjab resident with a valid CNIC
• Owns agricultural land between 1 and 12.5 acres — verified through PLRA land records
• Mobile SIM registered against your own CNIC and PMD-verified
• No active bank loan default — clear eCIB check required
• Land records must be available in the PLRA (Punjab Land Records Authority) system

Both landowners and eligible tenants with verified documentation can apply in certain phases.

How to Apply for the Kissan Card

The official registration portal is 8171.pass.gov.pk. Go to the portal, enter your 13-digit CNIC, upload your Fard-e-Malkiyat (land ownership record), and complete the verification process. Cards are issued by the Bank of Punjab after NADRA, PMD, and eCIB verification is cleared.

For the complete step-by-step guide, how to use the card at registered dealers, what happens if you miss your repayment, and how to renew for the next season, see the Kissan Card Punjab guide.

Green Tractor Scheme — Rs. 10 Lakh Subsidy on Tractors

The CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme provides a subsidy of up to Rs. 10 lakh per tractor to eligible farmers through a transparent computerised balloting system, according to the official Agriculture Department at agripunjab.gov.pk. Phase III distributed 9,500 tractors. The total target for 2026 is 20,000 tractors, with a government budget of Rs. 30 billion allocated for agricultural mechanisation. Applications for Phase III closed on January 31, 2026 — the next phase announcement will be made at gts.punjab.gov.pk.

Farmers can select tractors from approved manufacturers including Millat Tractors, Al-Ghazi Tractors, Ghazi Tractors, Burraq Tractors, and others in the 50 HP to 85 HP range. Any tractor received under this scheme must remain registered in the farmer’s name for at least three years — resale before this period is a legal offense.

Who Is Eligible for the Green Tractor Scheme?

• Permanent Punjab resident with a valid CNIC
• Owns agricultural land — minimum 5 acres in your own name, verified through land records
• Must not be a current Kissan Card defaulter
• Must not have previously received a tractor under Phase 1, Phase 2, or the Wheat Incentive Program
• Land records must be verifiable by the Agriculture Department through revenue records or field visits

Priority in balloting is given to small farmers and active Kissan Card holders.

How the Balloting Process Works

After the application window closes, all eligible applications go into a computerised draw conducted by the Punjab Agriculture Department under official supervision. Selected farmers are notified by SMS and can check their status at gts.punjab.gov.pk using their CNIC. Selected farmers must then collect their official offer letter from their District Agriculture Department office and complete bank deposit and document verification before the stated deadline — missing the deadline results in cancellation of the allocation.

For the complete guide covering required documents, how to check the balloting result, what to do if you are not selected, and how to collect your tractor, see the CM Punjab Green Tractor Scheme guide.

Livestock Card — Interest-Free Support for Dairy and Livestock Farmers

The CM Punjab Livestock Card provides interest-free loans ranging from Rs. 1.35 lakh to Rs. 5.4 lakh depending on the number of animals owned, for purchasing cattle feed, silage, mineral mixtures, veterinary medicines, and vaccinations, according to the Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department in collaboration with PITB. The program is managed through livestock.punjab.gov.pk. Women livestock owners are fully eligible and encouraged to apply.

The card works as a digital facility — not a cash payment. Farmers use the card at registered dealers and veterinary service providers. The government has allocated Rs. 40 billion to this program to shield farmers from the rising cost of animal feed and veterinary care, according to official Punjab government announcements.

Who Is Eligible for the Livestock Card?

• Permanent Punjab resident with a valid CNIC
• Owns livestock — cows, buffaloes, goats, or poultry — with animals registered under the government’s 9211 animal tagging system
• Animals must have official government tags before the application — tagging is done free of charge at any local veterinary hospital
• Must not be a defaulter under any other government farm support program

How to Apply for the Livestock Card

1. Go to livestock.punjab.gov.pk.
2. Find the CM Punjab Livestock Card Registration link.
3. Enter your 13-digit CNIC and active mobile number.
4. Complete the registration form with your animal count, animal type, and district details.
5. Submit and wait for SMS confirmation of eligibility and card issuance.

For the complete guide covering the loan amount by animal count, how to use the card at registered dealers, what veterinary services are covered, and how to report a problem, see the Punjab Livestock Card guide.

Solar Tubewell Program — Free Solar-Powered Irrigation

The Sarsabz Punjab solar tubewell program replaces diesel and electric tubewells with solar-powered systems for small and medium landholders in Punjab. The program targets farmers whose electricity and diesel costs for irrigation take a significant portion of their income. Applications and eligibility details are managed through the Punjab Agriculture Department at agriculture.punjab.gov.pk.

Which CM Punjab Farmer Scheme Should You Apply For First?

If you grow crops, start with the Kissan Card — it has the widest coverage, the fastest application process, and the most immediate benefit. Over half a million farmers have already received cards and used the interest-free credit for a full season.

If you own livestock and your biggest cost is feed and vet bills, the Livestock Card addresses that directly without cash — the card controls spending at approved vendors so the money goes to the right inputs.

The Green Tractor Scheme requires the most preparation — verified land records, CNIC verification, and patience for the balloting result. If you own 5 or more acres and currently rely on rented tractors at high seasonal costs, the scheme is worth applying for every time a new phase opens.

What to Do When Something Goes Wrong

Kissan Card Registration Fails — Land Record Not Found

The Kissan Card system cross-checks land records against the PLRA database. If your land is not in the PLRA system — common for inherited land that was never formally transferred — visit your nearest Patwari office and ask for your land record to be entered into the system. This is called Fard-e-Malkiyat entry. Once the entry is confirmed in PLRA, retry the Kissan Card registration.

Tractor Scheme — Application Submitted but Status Not Showing

Wait 24 to 48 hours after submission for the system to process your application. Then check your status at gts.punjab.gov.pk using your CNIC. If the status still does not appear after 72 hours, call the Agriculture Department helpline at 0800-17000 — available Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Have your CNIC and application reference number ready when you call.

Livestock Card — Animals Not Registered in 9211 System

Go to your nearest government veterinary hospital with your CNIC and animal details. Ask for the official 9211 animal tagging and registration process. Tags are provided free of charge for livestock owners applying for government programs. Once your animals are registered and tagged, complete your Livestock Card application at livestock.punjab.gov.pk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold the Kissan Card and the Livestock Card at the same time?

Yes. The two schemes serve different farming activities — crops and livestock — and have separate eligibility checks. A farmer who grows crops and also raises livestock can apply for both if they meet each scheme’s individual criteria.

Is the Kissan Card loan actually interest-free?

Yes. The Punjab government absorbs all interest. The farmer repays only the principal amount — the exact amount they borrowed — within the six-month card validity period plus the one-month grace period, according to the official CM Kissan Card program details at smu.punjab.gov.pk.

What happens if I am not selected in the Green Tractor Scheme balloting?

Your application does not carry over automatically to the next phase. When a new phase opens, apply again through gts.punjab.gov.pk — each phase has fresh registration and a new balloting round. Past unsuccessful applicants can apply in every subsequent phase as long as they meet the eligibility criteria at the time of each application.

Can a tenant farmer apply for the Kissan Card?

Certain phases have included tenant farmers with verified tenancy documentation. The eligibility for tenant farmers has varied by phase. Check the current eligibility conditions at 8171.pass.gov.pk when the next registration window opens — the portal shows the active eligibility criteria for the current phase.

Do women farmers qualify for Punjab’s agriculture schemes?

Yes. The Livestock Card explicitly includes women livestock owners as a priority group. The Kissan Card and Green Tractor Scheme are open to all Punjab residents meeting the land and CNIC criteria — gender is not a disqualifying factor. Women who own land or livestock in their own name can apply for all schemes on the same terms as male applicants.

Also see: Full list of all CM Punjab schemes at paksinfo.com/cm-punjab-schemes/ and all Pakistan government welfare programs at paksinfo.com/pakistan-govt-schemes/.