Agriculture has always been changing in Pakistan. The Government of Punjab has established a Green Tractor Scheme 2025 as a mechanism to provide help to small and medium status farmers. The rationale is to enable farmers to cultivate greater acres of land that required less effort.
This scheme is designed to provide the farmer with tractors at subsidized prices. To help farmers with limited land have access to modern technologies, and tractors.
The scheme is intended to help poor and middle-income farmers. This scheme will create agricultural intensification, increase crop cultivation intensity, and diminish the rigor size of labor fashioned for small and medium status farmers.
Thousands of farmers will receive brand-new tractors through this transparent and fair process.
In this article, you will learn about the Green Tractor Scheme. Who is eligible to apply, how to apply, what benefits you can access, and what are the steps to receiving a tractor in 2025.
Green Tractor Scheme Overview
The Punjab Government launched Green Tractor Scheme in 2024. The aim of the scheme is to provide tractors to farmers at a highly subsidized rate, which will help them become more productive and use machinery on their farms more effectively.
The government allocated about Rs. 30 billion for this scheme. The subsidy amount will effectively allocate nearly 9,500 tractors. The tractors will be allocated to qualified farmers through phases. The government will use a transparent balloting system to allocate these tractors.
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Additionally, some of the tractors will be distributed free of charge to certain groups such as wheat growers, which aims to increase crop production. The scheme is aimed at the modernization of agriculture and providing farmers across Punjab with assistance.
Who Can Apply?
The Green Tractor Scheme is aimed at farmers from the Punjab region that have between 1 and 50 acres of agricultural land in their name. Eligibility for the scheme requires the applicant to have a valid Computerized National Identity Card post-CNIC) and have registered land with proper entitlement.
No family will be able to submit more than one application so they are vulnerable to uniform distribution. The focus is on small and medium farmers since they do not own land on a large scale. Tenants or sharecroppers are generally not eligible as they are not landowners.
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Additional benefits or free tractors may be applicable to a special category of farmers such as wheat-growers, but generally speaking, everyone should review all eligibility criteria to avoid being disqualified.
Subsidy Details
The government provides a subsidy of up to Rs. 1 million for each tractor, and one can obtain a new tractor if they pay a part of the total price, under the green tractor scheme.
The subsidy reduces the financial burden of farmers and promotes them towards modern machinery. Normally, farmers pay the remaining amount to tractor dealers after winning the ballot.
In some special cases, for example, wheat growers, the government provides free tractors without any payment. Limited tractors also promote wheat production in the province.
Please be aware that the subsidy amount and terms may differ slightly according to the tractor model or scheme phase.
District-Wise Quota
The total number of tractors is split between districts based on the amount of farming families and land area in each district. Each district has a specific quota or amount of tractors that will be given under the scheme.
This is intended to help provide a better distribution throughout the province and help farmers in each area, some farmers in each area, benefit. Some of the more established farming districts will receive a higher count of tractors, and some of the less farmed districts will receive less.
Each farmer should check their district’s quota before applying to the scheme, competing for their share of tractors, and if its a first come, first served basis, farmers should check to have a better understanding of where they stand in hope of an agreed quota, and ultimately their chances of being successful.
The official websites and the agriculture office list the quota on a regular basis, thus farmers should check to be informed.
How to Apply Online
Applying for the Green Tractor Scheme is an easy process and can be done online at the Punjab agriculture website. Farmers only need to go to the portal and complete the application form.
In order to apply, you must have your valid CNIC, land ownership documents, and contact information. The online form will only require your basic information like your name, address, land size, and CNIC number.
Once you fill out and submit the form, you will get a confirmation message sent to you about the application number. Make sure to keep that number for your records.
If you have any problems while applying, you can always ask for help on the helpline numbers and at your local agriculture office.
Always make sure to apply before the deadline is running out.
Green Tractor Scheme Application Deadlines
The Punjab Government announces an application deadline each year for the Green Tractor Scheme. For the year 2025, the deadline to submit your application will be early October, probably 10th of October.
It is crucial that applications are uploaded by this date. No late applications will be accepted, for any reason.
After the deadline the government will randomly balloted these applications to pick farmers who have been awarded tractors, usually a couple of weeks after the deadline.
Farmers will be contacted via SMS or an official channel. Tractors will be delivered soon after you are informed about the award.
It is very important to note these dates and be aware of the deadlines, you do not want to miss out!
Green Tractor Scheme Latest Updates 2025
The Green Tractor Scheme 2025 has had a successful start. The Punjab government has delivered nearly 4,000 tractors to farmers as of early 2025. The anticipated number of tractors to be delivered by the end of the phase is subsequent to the official plan for just under 9,000.
The second phase is expected to start around July 1, 2025, and provide 20,000 tractors with subsidies of up to 1 million rupees per tractor.
Additionally, there will be a one-off program with 1,000 tractors granted for free to wheat growers within the range of 25 to 50 acres of land which will be allocated by transparent balloting.
Allocations of tractors are given on a district-wise basis to ensure an equal allocation by Farming Unit area. The provinces larger districts, such as Bahawalnagar, Faisalabad, and Okara, receive more tractors for distribution due to a larger number of Farmers.
Farmers should continue to check the government website on a regular basis to view results from the balloting and any further announcements.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Many farmers forfeit their opportunity in the Green Tractor Scheme for simple mistakes. First, submitting application late (negotiable submission window means no consideration of late application). Always try to submit early.
Second, many farmers provide incomplete or incorrect documentation. Always ensure your CNIC is valid and your land ownership paperwork is valid. Ensure your basic personal information is correct. Mistakes will get you declined.
Third, some applicants provide more than one submission (double dipping), or they may try to obtain more than one tractor- this falls outside the guidelines for submitting an application.
Lastly, don’t forget- it is your responsibility to monitor the status of your application. If there are challenges, once again, the earlier you act, the easier it should be to resolve the issue.
If you avoid these missteps, you will improve your chances of obtaining a tractor.
FAQs – Your Questions Answered
Can tenants or sharecroppers apply for the scheme?
No, only landowners with registered land are eligible to apply for the scheme. If you do not have ownership, you cannot apply.
How can I check the status of my application?
You can check your application status on the official website. You will need to provide your application number of your CNIC.
What if I do not get a tractor in the ballot?
Unfortunately, only selected applicants get tractors. If we have a new phase of applications, you may apply again.
How will I know if I got selected?
The government will send you an SMS and put a list on government portals for the public.
Can I buy a tractor without subsidy as a tenant, share-cropper, etc.?
Yes. If you want, you can just buy a tractor from one of the dealers for full price and not apply for the scheme.
Tips for Farmers
To improve your odds in the Green Tractor Scheme, collect your paperwork early. Ensure your CNIC and land records are accurate and current.
Apply via the official government website and do not deal with unofficial agents/middlemen asking for extra fees.
Keep your application number safe and check your status online regularly. If you get selected, get in touch with your local tractor dealer to make sure you complete the purchase.
Be mindful of official announcements via SMS or through your local agriculture office. The sooner you can act on tractor ownership, the better the chances of avoiding lag time on delivery.
Finally, pass this information on to others in agriculture, so they can have the opportunity to benefit from this program.
Conclusion
The Green Tractor Scheme 2025 is an excellent opportunity for small and medium farmers across Punjab. It increases affordability of tractors via government supports.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, it is essential to apply as early as possible and to carefully follow all of the instructions. Missing deadlines and submitting incomplete application documents can mean the loss of this opportunity.
Modern tractors will allow you to save time, produce more crops, and improve your farming efficiency overall. This is a great opportunity being offered to farmers and farmers must continue to observe news flows public from resources like official websites or government announcements/information provided.
Do not miss this opportunity to increase your efficiency and income as a farmer! Apply now and look forward to improved farming using a modern tractor!
