Pakistan, June 5 -- Punjab has entered an era of agricultural mechanisation owing to the initiatives undertaken by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, with modern farm machinery now reaching farmers across the province.

Under the Green Tractor Scheme, a subsidy of Rs1 million was provided on 9,500 high-power tractors. In addition, 10,000 tractors ranging from 50 to 65 horsepower are being supplied to farmers with a subsidy of Rs500,000 each. The chief minister has also directed the provision of 20,000 Green Tractors to farmers during the next fiscal year.

Under the next phase of the scheme, a subsidy of Rs1.5 million will be offered on high-horsepower tractors, while tractors with 50 to 65 horsepower will receive a subsidy of Rs750,000....