Published on: September 12, 2025 12:36 AM
The Sindh government has announced significant measures for the farmers of the province. Provincial Agriculture Minister Sardar Muhammad Baksh Mahar stated that it has been decided to issue Benazir Hari Cards to millions of newly registered farmers in Sindh. In this regard, the Sindh Agriculture Department has granted approval to Sindh Bank for the preparation of the cards. According to the Agriculture Minister, the registration and verification of 80,000 new farmers in Sindh have been completed. Sindh Bank will issue 50,000 cards in the last week of this month, and subsequently, an additional 50,000 cards will be issued every 20 days. Through the Hari Card, farmers will receive subsidies and financial support.
Sardar Muhammad Baksh Mahar further stated that the Sindh government has also made a major decision to transition drip irrigation systems to solar power. Under this scheme, farmers with agricultural land ranging from 5 to 25 acres will be provided subsidized solar power panels. As part of the project, 295 units of solar power panels will be installed on 4,000 acres of land. The cost will be shared, with farmers bearing 20% and the Sindh government covering 80%. The Agriculture Minister mentioned that farmers interested in obtaining solar panels can submit their applications at the office of the Director General of Agriculture Water Management in Hyderabad by September 20.
The Agriculture Minister emphasized that these measures are being implemented on the special directives of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and the Chief Minister of Sindh to provide immediate relief to farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector.
