ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: In a bid to facilitate farmers in the redressal of their grievances and issues, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched the ‘Kisan Portal’ under the Pakistan Citizen’s Portal.
Under the Kisan Portal, a Special Category for farmers in the Citizen’s Portal, a total of 123 dashboards have been established in relevant departments at the federal and provincial levels.
The Portal will play an important role to extend assistance to the farmers and address their problems which will eventually develop the agriculture sector.
In his address at the Launching Ceremony in Islamabad, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the Kisan Portal would give voice to the small farmers and they could now file complaints to the concerned quarters if face any injustice.
The prime minister emphasized on research and the adoption of modern techniques to enhance agricultural productions. He said that new seeds should be developed and educational institutions should play an important role in this regard.
Imran Khan said that the government would help the farmers in adopting new techniques to increase crop yields. He said that steps have been taken to ensure that farmers receive the due price of their crops.
In addition, he said that the government’s initiative of Kisan Card would provide direct subsidy to small farmers while the Health Card would also benefit the farmers in the treatment of their ailing family members.
The prime minister noted that the prosperity of the Country is linked to the prosperity of the farmers’ community. He added that the dams being constructed would greatly contribute to agricultural development in the Country.
