LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said the government has taken concrete measures for development of agriculture sector which plays a key role in growth of national economy.
In a statement in Lahore on Wednesday, he said one hundred and forty billion rupees have been earmarked for agriculture, irrigation, livestock, forests, fishing and food departments for the next financial year.
Shahbaz Sharif hoped the Kisan Package will have a revolutionary impact on prosperity of farmers.
He said the government will continue to provide subsidy on fertilizers in the next fiscal year.
Shahbaz Sharif said interest free loans are being given to farmers in Punjab to boost the agriculture sector.
