ISLAMABAD: Committee on Kissan Package deliberated on all the issues including power tariff for agriculture sector, solarisation of tube wells, availability of agricultural inputs including fertilizers, etc.
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of Committee constituted by the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Kissan Package at Finance Division today.
Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar, Federal Minister for Power Mr. Khurram Dastgir Khan, Federal Minister for Industries and Production Makhdoom Syed, Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Chaudhry Tariq Bashir Cheema attended the meeting.
Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah briefed the meeting about the delegations of farmers who met the Prime Minister and their demands. The committee deliberated on all the issues including power tariff for agriculture sector, solarisation of tube wells, availability of agricultural inputs including fertilizers, etc.
Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Chaudhry Tariq Bshir Cheema stressed for solarization of tube wells and providing relief to the growers in fertilizer and import of tractors.
Federal Minister for Power Mr. Khurram Dastgir Khan also apprised the meeting regarding subsidized power tariff being provided to the farmers.
Finance Minister Mr. Ishaq Dar informed the meeting about Prime Minister’s concern for promotion of agriculture sector especially in the aftermath of devastating rains and floods. He advised relevant ministers and officials to ensure that a wholesome package is devised for the agriculture sector within a week. The proposals should focus on improving productivity as well as reducing import bill. He emphasised that the government is keen to provide maximum relief and facilitation to the farmers.
