PM Imran khan launches ‘Kisan Portal’ for farmers

ISLAMABAD:– Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Friday has launched ‘Kisan Portal’ for the farmers under Pakistan Citizen’s Portal.

Addressing the launching ceremony, the Prime Minister emphasized on research and adoption of modern techniques to enhance agricultural productions.

He said new seeds should be developed and educational institutions should play an important role in this regard.

The premier said the government would help the farmers in adopting new techniques to increase the crop yields. He said steps have been taken to ensure that farmers receive due price of their crops. He said the government s initiative of Kisan Card would provide direct subsidy to small farmers.

He said the Health Card would also benefit the farmers in treatment of their ailing family members.

The prime minister said prosperity of the country is linked to prosperity of farmers’ community. He said the dams being constructed would greatly contribute to agricultural development in the country.

Imran Khan said the Kisan Portal would give voice to the small farmers and they could now file complaints to the concerned quarters if face any injustice.

As per the Prime Minister’s targets for development of agriculture sector, Kisan Portal will now play an important role to extend assistance to the farmers and address their problems.

Under Kisan Portal, a total of 123 dashboards have been established in relevant departments at the federal and provincial levels.