The Sindh government has announced that it will soon issue Benazir Hari Cards to thousands of newly registered farmers across the province, the Agriculture Minister confirmed on Thursday.
According to details, Sindh Bank has been authorized to prepare and distribute the cards. Registration and verification of 80,000 new farmers have been completed, and the bank is expected to issue 50,000 cards by the end of this month. After that, another 50,000 cards will be distributed every 20 days.
The minister explained that the Hari Card will allow farmers to access subsidies and financial assistance. He also revealed that the government has decided to provide subsidies for converting drip irrigation systems to solar panels.
Farmers owning between 5 and 25 acres of land will be eligible for subsidized solar power panels. Under the scheme, 295 solar units will be installed across 4,000 acres. The cost-sharing mechanism will require farmers to contribute 20 percent of the expense, while the Sindh government will cover the remaining 80 percent.
Officials further said that applications can be submitted to the Hyderabad office until September 20.
It is worth mentioning that the PPP Chairman had earlier announced during his election campaign on January 18 that his party would introduce a “Kisan Card” on the pattern of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to provide relief to farmers. Addressing a rally in Naushahro Feroze ahead of the 2024 General Elections, he also pledged to double the basic salary after coming to power.
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