The CM Punjab Green Tractor Programme gives subsidies of up to Rs. 500,000 on tractor purchases to small farmers in Punjab who own at least 12.5 acres and haven't received a government tractor before — selection is by computerised ballot from eligible applicants.
Understand the Green Tractor Programme Structure
The CM Punjab Green Tractor Programme subsidises the purchase of agricultural tractors for eligible farmers in Punjab. The subsidy is typically 30–50% of the tractor's market price, with the remainder paid by the farmer either in cash or through agricultural financing. Tractors are procured through authorised dealers and the subsidy is applied at the point of purchase.
The programme targets small and medium farmers who own agricultural land in Punjab but don't currently own a tractor. Large landowners (above a specified acreage threshold) are excluded to focus the subsidy on the most vulnerable farming households. The exact land ceiling and subsidy percentage vary by scheme phase.
Check the current scheme phase status at agripunjab.gov.pk or call the Punjab Agriculture Department helpline. The programme runs in phases and isn't always accepting applications.
Verify Farmer Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Green Tractor Programme:
- Punjab domicile — permanent resident of Punjab with a Punjab CNIC address
- Own agricultural land — typically 2.5 to 50 acres (but check the current phase announcement for the exact range)
- No existing tractor — the programme is for farmers without a tractor, not upgrades
- Land in your name — Fard (land record) showing your name as owner or co-owner
- No previous Green Tractor subsidy — one subsidy per farmer
The land requirement is verified against PLRA (Punjab Land Records Authority) records. Ensure your land records are updated and your name appears correctly as the owner before applying — land records in your parents' or spouse's name may require a transfer process before the application.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subsidy amount | Up to Rs. 500,000 per tractor (varies by phase) |
| Land requirement | Minimum 12.5 acres (50 kanals) owned agricultural land |
| Ownership proof | PLRA Fard (land record) required |
| Application channel | agripunjab.gov.pk or District Agriculture Office |
| Selection method | Computerised ballot from eligible applicants |
| Previous subsidy | Must not have received a government tractor before |
| CNIC requirement | Own CNIC — applicant must be registered landowner |
Apply at the District Agriculture Office
Green Tractor applications are processed through the Punjab Agriculture Department's district offices. Visit your nearest district agriculture office with:
- CNIC (original + photocopy)
- Fard (land record) from PLRA — must be recent, ideally within 3 months
- Domicile certificate
- Passport-size photographs
The agriculture officer will verify your land ownership against PLRA records in real time and register your application in the Agriculture Department's system. You receive an application number for tracking. The online portal at agripunjab.gov.pk also accepts applications in some phases — check whether the current phase supports online submission.
Wait for Balloting and Collect the Tractor
When total applications exceed available tractor units (which is typical), the Punjab Agriculture Department conducts a computerised ballot to select beneficiaries fairly. The ballot is open and sometimes live-streamed on PITB's channels.
Successful applicants receive SMS notification and must report to the district agriculture office within the specified period to complete the purchase process. At this point you pay the farmer's contribution portion (the subsidised share after the government subsidy) either in cash or through an agricultural loan from a partner bank (ZTBL, NBP, or others).
The tractor is then delivered or collected from an authorised dealer. The Agriculture Department's field staff inspect the tractor before handover to confirm it meets the specified standards.
Application and Eligibility Problems
You need to transfer the land to your name (or establish co-ownership) through the mutation (Intiqal) process at the PLRA office. Our guide on mutation explains this process — it takes 4–8 weeks typically.
Yes — unsuccessful ballot applicants can apply again in the next scheme phase. Their applications aren't automatically carried forward; you need to reapply in the next open window.
The land ceiling is strictly enforced. If you own land above the maximum threshold, you don't qualify. The programme specifically targets small and subsistence farmers.
Report this immediately to the district agriculture officer before leaving. The programme specifies tractor model and specifications — you're entitled to what was announced. Non-compliant delivery should be rejected at the inspection point.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Punjab Agriculture Department specifies approved brands and models per phase, typically from major Pakistani tractor manufacturers like Millat Tractors (Massey Ferguson) and Al-Ghazi Tractors (New Holland). The brand list is published with each phase announcement.
The subsidy is typically applied at point of sale — the farmer pays only the subsidised (reduced) price to the dealer, and the government pays the subsidy portion directly to the manufacturer/dealer. You don't pay full price and claim reimbursement later.
Selling a subsidised tractor within the specified lockout period (typically 3–5 years) violates the scheme terms. The farmer may be required to repay the full subsidy amount if the tractor is sold within this period.
The Agriculture Department uses acres. 1 acre = 8 kanals = 4,840 square yards. Check your Fard to confirm your total acreage — all land in your name across different locations in Punjab is counted together.
The Green Tractor Programme typically requires land ownership — tenant farmers who cultivate but don't own the land are generally not eligible. Sharecroppers on government land may have separate scheme provisions — check with the district agriculture office.