Punjab Launches ‘Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar’ Portal to Support Landless Farmers

Lahore (Web Desk) — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially launched the “Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar” portal, a major initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving rural livelihoods across the province.

The program seeks to provide landless villagers access to fertile farmland worth approximately Rs160 billion. Under the scheme, agricultural plots will be allocated to families across Punjab.

In various districts, 13,812 plots will benefit around 88,780 families, while in the Cholistan region, 16,685 plots are expected to assist over 101,111 families. Each successful applicant will receive farmland valued between Rs2.5 million and Rs4 million.

Land Identification and Support

Land has been identified based on water availability and soil fertility. A senior member of the Board of Revenue Punjab, Nabeel Javed, stated that each plot will include a one-time grant ranging from Rs50,000 to Rs250,000 per acre to support initial cultivation.

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In total, more than 124,000 acres of irrigated agricultural land will be distributed on a 10-year lease, strictly for farming purposes.

Application Process

Interested applicants can apply between May 2 and May 18. Those wishing to challenge decisions can file appeals from June 1 to June 8 at their respective Deputy Commissioner’s offices.

The final list of beneficiaries will be announced on June 19, while land distribution is scheduled to begin on June 30.

Allocation and Oversight

In cases where multiple applicants qualify for the same plot, allocation will be carried out through a transparent balloting process. Beneficiaries will be free to cultivate crops of their choice; however, permanent construction on the land will not be allowed.